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AerospaceTelespazio in partnership with Italian Defense Ministry to launch the Sicral 1B satellite
Rome, Italy - A project worth about EUR 400 million
The commercial space market has recently shown excellent signs of an upturn. The major growth is expected in the broadband systems and services, while the demand from European government programmes... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles: reinstated flight Bari-Moscow
Padua, Italy - Next Wednesday, August 8
"After the meeting held two days ago in Bari among the president of Alpi Eagles, Paolo Sinigaglia, the Region chairman of the Transport committee Mario Loizzo, the Region chairman of the Tourism committee... more
AirlinesCA asked to DOT awarding the airline right to fly to Shanghai
Houston, Usa - In Spring 2009
"Continental Airlines (CA), yesterday made its final submission to the Department of Transportation for its application to provide the first daily nonstop service, and the only U.S. carrier service, between... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on strong growth in the range of goods, floor area and turnover of luxury shops at European airports and the development of major shopping centres beyond the customs inspection zone
Strasbourg, France - By Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3869/07 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: strong growth in the range of goods, floor area and turnover of luxury shops at European airports and the development... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on disproportionately high contribution to CO2 production resulting from sharp growth in holidays involving air travel and from holidaymakers choosing destinations farther and farther away
Strasbourg, France - By Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) and Kartika Tamara Liotard (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3733/07 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) and Kartika Tamara Liotard (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: disproportionately high contribution to CO2 production resulting from sharp growth... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: strong wind and storms on Italian North-Eastern regions
Rome, Italy - From this morning and the following 18-24 hours
"Bad weather from the Atlantic is crossing continental Europe and it will gradually concern also Italian Northern and Central regions, with particular instability conditions on North-Eastern areas. From... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers the A-109E Power helicopters to the Royal Australian Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - They will operate in the field of the "Navy's Retention and Motivation Initiative in support of the Fleet Air Arm"
There will be more flying opportunities for the Navy’s junior aircrew following the Royal Australian Navy’s acceptance of the A-109E helicopters in a ceremony at HMAS Albatross AF base in Nowra. Australian Def... more
IndustryBoeing confirmed WestJet order
Seattle, Usa - For 20 Next-Generation 737 airplanes
"Boeing yesterday confirmed that Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet ordered 20 Next-Generation 737s to add to the airline's all-737 fleet. The order is for 737-700s with conversion rights to 737-800s... more
AirlinesAlitalia: satisfied and disappointed after the yesterday summit between leaders and Unions
Rome, Italy - Next meeting on September 3rd, 2007
Satisfied Unions after the first meeting of yesterday with the new President of Alitalia, Maurizio Prato, also if the super-manager has not given any details on the take-over bid. Next meeting has been... more
IndustryAll-Boeing operator, AeroSvit, renews fleet with Next-Generation 737 order
Seattle, Usa - For 14 B-737/800 airplanes
"AeroSvit-Ukrainian Airlines is ordering up to 14 Boeing 737-800 airplanes. The Kiev-based carrier signed an order for seven 737s valued at USD 523 million at list prices, and secured purchase rights for... more
IndustryMontenegro Airlines becomes new E-jets operator
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The East European operator will receive two EMBRAER 195 aircraft
"Podgorica based Montenegro Airlines, from the Montenegro Republic, has signed an agreement with GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease two EMBRAER 195 jets. Deliveries are scheduled for May... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 3rd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1914 - World War I: Germany declares war against France. Report: 1948 - Whittaker Chambers accuses Alger Hiss of being a communist and a spy for the Soviet Union.... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 45 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract modification for $44,974,448. This action procures thirteen Quick... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: Italian Government supports the Tessera facilities for the Superjet 100 project
Rome, Italy - The fiery discussions between Northern and Campania parliamentarians
The motion advanced by Venetian parliamentarians, about the request to Government to make Venice the delivery and maintenance Center for Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, has been approved by the Chamber.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): the power of attorney of Rome asks CONSOB for a report
Rome, Italy - An inquiry on the stock variations
The power of attorney of Rome opened an inquiry at the hands of prosecutor Stefano Roccofava regarding the sensible variations of the Alitalia stock, supposing a speculative operation which might be carried... more
PeopleVisconti joins ASI's technical-scientific Committee
L'Aquila, Italy - The new member has collaborations with NASA and an activity of scientific divulging
The technical-scientific Committee of ASI (Italian Space Agency) has a new member: Guido Visconti, eminent professor of the chair of Fisica dell'Atmosfera e dell'Oceano at the university of L'Aquila. Member... more
AirlinesBritish Airways will pay the steepest penalty of its history
London, United Kingdom - For trying to reconcile fuel-surcharges with rival companies
USD 700 million is the penalty that British Airways will have to pay for illegal agreements with Virgin Atlantic. The controversy is about an accusation for trying to reconcile with rival companies the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Selex Sistemi Integrati signs a contract with Trinidad and Tobago
Rome, Italy - For 18.5 million dollars
Selex Sistemi Integrati, subsidiary of Finmecanica, has signed a contract with Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) for the realization of a control centre for the air traffic management.... more
AirportsNew control tower for the airport "Nicelli" in Venice-Lido
Venice, Italy - By the end of this year
Almost completed the new control tower of the airport "Nicelli" of Venice Lido. The air station, that after the modernization has reopened last May, can have since next months a structure to improve the... more
AirportsWhirlwind at Orio, 4 flights transferred
Bergamo, Italy - On July 30
Four flights landing to the airport of Orio al Serio in the evening of July 30 have been transferred to other airports for a strong whirlwind that has made impossible the landing in the air station. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Lega Nord is willing to hand in a petition for Insider Trading
Milan, Italy - The statements by Roberto Maroni
"A speculative operation is in progress around Alitalia, beyond the law. According to financial operators, Alitalia is now a speculative share. This is a case without precedent in the world for a flag... more
IndustryChina Sonangol ordered two Legacy 600 executive jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The executive jet airplane debuts in China
"Embraer received an order for two Legacy 600 executive jets from China Sonangol International Holding Ltd., an oil business enterprise. The aircraft will be registered in China and primarily operated... more
AirportsTroubles at airport's runway in Parma
Parma, Italy - 24-hours closing decided by ENAC
For the subsidence of a trap, the airport's runway of Parma has been closed for a whole day, from 1 pm of July 30 to the same hour of the following day. The last flight left before the closing has been... more
Press releaseEmirates Airlines gears up to test A-380 aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - At Dubai Airport starting August 15th
"Marking its first step in the gradual build-up towards becoming the world’s largest operator of the A-380 super-jumbo, Emirates Airline, customer of 55 of the 173 aircraft ordered and committed thus f... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the reasons of Angeletti for refusing the purchase by Air France
Rome, Italy - "I don't know of any Italian company bought by French which ended up well"
"No to Air France: it would be the end. I only say that I don't know of any Italian company bought by French which ended up well. They all ended up bad". "The Germans did much better". These are the words... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Ota airport alternatives, community funding, neutrality and objectivity
Strasbourg, France - By José Ribeiro e Castro (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-3348/07 by José Ribeiro e Castro (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: Ota airport project alternatives - Community funding - neutrality and objectivity The Portuguese media... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on alternative to the Ota airport scheme, other studies
Strasbourg, France - By José Ribeiro e Castro (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-3349/07 by José Ribeiro e Castro (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: alternative to the Ota airport scheme - other studies Replying to my written question E-1874/07, Commissioner... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on citing "Aircraft technical defects" as a form of force majeure
Strasbourg, France - By Bart Staes (Verts/ALE)
"Written question E-3057/07 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission Subject: citing 'Aircraft technical defects' as a form of force majeure I am receiving reports that the vague term 'Aircraft... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on creation of an urban park on the site of the former Elliniko airport in Greece (Athens)
Strasbourg, France - By Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3845/07 by Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: creation of an urban park on the site of the former Elliniko airport in Greece (Athens, Attica) According... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on building the "Single European Sky" through functional airspace blocks
Strasbourg, France - By Paolo Costa
"Oral question with debate O-0035/07 pursuant to Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure by Paolo Costa, on behalf of the Committee on Transport and Tourism to the Commission Subject: building the 'Single... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on first instance of intended and anticipated reduction in air transport failing to materialise with the launch of an important new high-speed rail link
Strasbourg, France - By Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-2911/07 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: first instance of intended and anticipated reduction in air transport failing to materialise with the launch of an important... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today Prato will meet the Unions
Rome, Italy - Share rising in Piazza Affari
Maurizio Prato, new President of Alitalia (see AVIONEWS), has instructed the Ministry of Economics to find a new buyer for the national airline, after the disaster of the first tender. Today Prato has... more
HelicoptersFavoWeb signed a deal with Royal Navy for the hich-tech systems destined to the attack helicopters
Tel Aviv, Israel - In partnership with SELEX Sensors Airborne Systems, AgustaWestland and Thales Aerospace
FavoWeb, an high-tech Tel Aviv based-company won a tender to fit British Royal Navy attack helicopters with a system designed to prevent and identify technical malfunctions. The British Ministry... more
IndustryEmbraer training services take off in Asia
São José dos Campos, Brazil - State-of-the-art pilot training facility unveiled in Singapore
"Embraer Asia Pacific unveiled its world-class EJets training services in the Alteon training facility at Changi Airport, Singapore. As part of a USD 40 million investment and expansion plan in Asia... more
DefenseUN: Italy joins the Security Council
New York, USA - It is the sixth time
The official confirmation is arrived a few minutes ago: Italy joins the UN Security Council for next two years. Together with the five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 2nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1934 - Gleichschaltung: Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany. Report: 1945 - World War II: Potsdam Conference, in which the Allied Powers discuss the future... more
IndustryRockwell Collins Services of Cedar Rapids awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A/MH-6, MH-47 and MH-60 aircraft
Rockwell Collins Services of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $ 13,978,304.99 firm fixed-price performance-based service contract for lifecycle contractor support on the Common Avionics Architecture... more
IndustryTurbo Combustor Technology Inc. awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F100/220-PW engine
Turbo Combustor Technology Inc., Stuart, Fla., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $11,464,800. This action provides for afterburner flame holders, 828 each for USAF and 15 each for foreign... more
CuriositiesFiumicino: Veltroni's luggage remains in Rome
Rome, Italy - It left today from Milan
Last July 30 the mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni, left together with his wife Flavia for the Maldives for a two-week holiday. After their arrival in the capital Male, Mrs Veltroni realized that one of... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on uncertainty facing employees of the Dutch airline Martinair because they have to await a decision on the approval or rejection of incorporation into Air France-KLM
Strasbourg, France - By Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3868/07 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: uncertainty facing employees of the Dutch airline Martinair because they have to await a decision on the approval or... more
IndustryBoeing technology to help Emirates manage rapid growth of 777 fleet
Seattle, Usa - By the end of this year, the Dubai-based airline will be operating 51 aircraft
"Two advanced Boeing technologies will combine to help Emirates drive efficiency and maintain performance in its rapidly growing fleet of Boeing 777s and new 747-8s. By the end of this year, the Dubai-based... more
Press releaseItalian Ministry of Transport: agreement with the Uruguayan Minister tomorrow afternoon in Livorno
Rome, Italy - On the cooperation in the transport and logistics sector
"On the occasion of the celebration for the bicentenary of Giuseppe Garibaldi's birth, the Italian Minister of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, and the Uruguayan Minister of Transport and Public Works, Victor... more
Press releaseAlitalia (3): decisions of board of directors gathered today
Rome, Italy - Among the main ones, the election of Maurizo Prato as new president and the calendar of next meetings
"In today's meeting, after the resignation of Libonati who was thanked for his work in favour of the Company, the board of directors has co-opted Maurizio Prato and nominated him president giving him all... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica: delivered to the Italian Air Force the first Eurofighter aircraft equipped with "PIRATE IRST" of the industry
Rome, Italy - The value of the programme is around EUR 200 million
"The first Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with on board the radar PIRATE- IRST designed and produced by Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica Company, was delivered to the Italian Aeronautica Militare. The... more
Civil aviationNew EU rules for liquids on planes coming from third-party countries
Brussels, Belgium - Only under equivalent security standards
"Help consumatori": "Liquids purchased in the duty free of third-party countries may be allowed also in airports of the European Union, but only if equivalent security standards are guaranteed. The Commission... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: the first block 5 Typhoon delivered to the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Other Finmeccanica companies involved in the aircraft production are Selex Communications and Selex Sensors & Airborne Systems
"The first of the five block 5 Eurofighter Typhoons for the Italian Air Force has entered into service. The five block 5 Eurofighters, whose configuration represents a further progress in terms of functionality... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2): net financial status at June 30, 2007
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 1034 million
"- Net financial position of the Group at June 30, 2007 equal to EUR 1034 million, with a net indebtedness reduction of EUR 18 million (-1.7%) in reference to the situation at May 31, 2007 equal to EUR... more
Press releaseANSV: a safety recommendation issued
Rome, Italy - Following the crash occurred to a Boeing B-737 airplane, registration marks EI-CSN
"Prot. 1724/INV/419/7/07 Rome, July 26th, 2007 SAFETY RECOMMENDATION Subject: Boeing 737/8AS, registration marks EI-CSN. Accident occurred on June 25th, 2007, at Treviso airport (Italy).... more
IndustryLockheed Martin received initial USD 187 million contract
Fort Worth, Usa - To produce 30 new F-16 airplanes for Turkey
"The U.S. government has awarded an initial USD 187 million for long-lead tasks as part of a USD 1.1 billion contract to Lockheed Martin for the production of 30 new Advanced Block 50 F-16 aircraft for... more
AirlinesAlitalia: resignation by President Berardino Libonati
Rome, Italy - He had accepted the appointment correlated to the carrier's sale procedure
"Prof. Lawyer Berardino Libonati has resigned yesterday to the President's and member of the Board's offices of Alitalia. The Prof. Libonati has explained his renunciation, after to have remembered... more