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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
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