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AirlinesWind Jet: excellent results in the first six month period 2007
Catania, Italy - The Catania-Turin flight will take off next September 10
"Wind Jet closed the first half-year 2007 with about a million of passengers transported, 300,000 more compared to the same period 2006, with an increase of 43,66%. The first half has seen the opening... more
Military aviationStarting the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2007"
London, United Kingdom - For the first time on display the Hungarian Gripens and the Thunderbirds display team
After the Paris Air Show "Le Bourget", from July 13rd to 15th, the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2007" will take place at the Royal Air Force's Fairford airbase in Southern England. This year's extravaganza... more
AirportsTurrisi SAC's president, positive reaction by CGIL-Catania
Catania, Italy - "The right man in the right place" said secretary Battiato
Today through a press release the provincial federation of the union CGIL-Catania unveils its positive reaction to Turrisi's nomination as new president of SAC (Società Aeroporto di Catania). The General... more
AirlinesInternet check-in via mobile: now possible with Air France and KLM
Paris, France - The two carriers are also negotiating with China Southern Airlines for a cargo joint venture
Air France and KLM now give passengers the opportunity to check in via cellular phone. This service, accessible through the websites http://mobile.airfrance.com and http://klm.com, is initially proposed... more
IndustryUltralife Batteries awarded of USD 2m contract by Australian Department of Defence
Newark, USA - A contract held in conjuction with EaglePicher Technologies
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. has recently received a contract valued at approximately USD 2 million to supply BA-5590 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries to the Australian Department of Defence. This contract... more
AirlinesAntitrust immunity: six SkyTeam members ask for extension
Paris, France - They are Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, Delta, KLM and Northwest
Air France, Alitalia, CSA - Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines and NWA - Northwest Airlines, belonging to SkyTeam group, asked the DOT (Department Of Transportation) the extension... more
UAS-DronesSELEX announces Damselfly, a new mini unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Rome, Italy - It will be showed at ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems exhibition
SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (S&AS), a Finmeccanica company, will unveil a model of its brand new tactical UAV Damselfly at the ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems event on 11-12th July. This is a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: an endless matter?
Rome, Italy - The devious route of an airline that wants to fly
How troubles for Alitalia. The date for the presentation of the mandatory bids was postponed on July 23rd, 2007. An infinite and devious story for the Italian national carrier, that apparently seems... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: revealed the name of new general director
Brussels, Belgium - It's David McMillan, director of English CAA
From Eurocontrol's sources, AVIONEWS has known the name of the new general director of the European aeronautical organization, just nominated: it's David McMillan, general director of CAA (Civil Aviation... more
IndustryEADS: no nominations for the board yet
Paris , France - A Group's note denies it
The new nominations to board of EADS (European Aeronautical Defense&Space) are not decided yet. It says a note of aerospace Group, the builder of Airbus aircraft, after the rumors of last days that supposed... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: Astana the new destination of the carrier's network
Milan, Italy - From September 4, three new weekly connections to the capital of Kazakhstan
"Austrian Airlines Group keeps expanding its network: starting from September 4, 2007 the air company will have among their destinations Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, which will be linked to Vienna... more
AirportsAdR: the Antitrust will not go on with the inquest
Rome, Italy - The closing from 16 to 20 of July
The Anti-trust, the trust-buster of competence and market, will not go on with the inquest on the operation of purchase made by Leonardo, of 27.839.350 stocks - 44,68% of the total capital stock - of... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on climate tickets - Compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures
Strasbourg, France - By Ivo Belet
"Oral question H-0141/07 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Ivo Belet to the Council Subject: climate tickets - Compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures The Council... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on climate tickets and compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures
Strasbourg, France - By Ivo Belet
"Oral question H-0142/07 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Ivo Belet to the Commission Subject: climate tickets - Compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures The Commission... more
AirportsLow Cost Airport Group invests on Parma
Rome, Italy - The English group will invest 60 million
The aim is to reach 1 million passengers through a EUR 60 million investment in five years to better infrastructure and relying on the strategic position of the airport which is easy reachable with the... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air passenger rights
Strasbourg, France - By Proinsias De Rossa (PSE)
"Written question E-0717/07 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission Subject: air passenger rights One of my constituents recently contacted me regarding his and his wife's complaint to Air... more
Sport aviationFivl: World Cup 2007 of paragliding
Turin, Italy - In Lecco, from July 15 to 21
"From the 15th to 21st of July Lecco end its region will host a stage of the World Cup of paragliding 2007. Other stages took place or will take place in Ibaraki (Japan), Ager (Spain), Kayseri (Turkey),... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on commissioners to offset air miles
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI)
"Written question E-0654/07 by Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI) to the Commission Subject: commissioners to offset air miles Following the lead set by the UK ’s Prime Minister, will all Commissioners a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on airline tickets
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Evans
"Oral question H-0110/07 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Robert Evans to the Commission Subject: airline tickets In general it is either not permitted or very expensive to change... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU restrictions on liquids that passengers can carry on aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Martine Roure, Saïd El Khadraoui, Edith Mastenbroek and Willi Piecyk, on behalf of the PSE Group
"Oral question with debate O-0007/07 pursuant to Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure by Martine Roure, Saïd El Khadraoui, Edith Mastenbroek and Willi Piecyk, on behalf of the PSE Group to the Commission Subject:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1938 - Howard Hughes sets a new record by completing a 91 hour airplane flight around the world. Military Aviation: 1940 - World War II: Vichy France... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 76 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F helicopters
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded a $ 76,500,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47F new build production helicopters. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and is... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 235 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the numerous aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a maximum $ 235,657,972.57 firm fixed price contract for spare parts supplied as support to numerous aircraft platforms. Using services are Army,... more
IndustryRockwell Collins Government Systems awarded of a near 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A-10 aircraft
Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $ 24,849,545 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-05-C-0050) to exercise an option for... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 407 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For three E-2D aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $ 407,992,320 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for the procurement of three E-2D Advanced... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the press-conference for Emirates flight Dubai-Venice
Venice, Italy - The town is the carrier's 22nd European route
A very important day for "Marco Polo" airport of Venice which, with a press-conference chaired by His Highness the Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al Naktoum, has made the new Emirates direct flight Dubai-Venice... more
Military aviationRecovered a relic of Second World War's fighter aircraft
Modena, Italy - On board the pilot's remains still
Last Saturday the relics of a German fighter aircraft of Second World War rested for years buried in a land near Mirandola (Modena). On the place there were the Red Civil and Military Cross, and volunteers... more
UAS-DronesEurope needs for medium-height long-endurance UAVs
Rome, Italy - The agreement between France and Germany
European armed forces' collective requirements for medium-height long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicles are substantial enough to reshape the market. Spain wants aircraft for its border security... more
IndustryGuarguaglini: Finmeccanica is not interested in EADS stakes
Rome, Italy - Thales possibility to be appraised
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, president and CEO of Finmeccanica, interviewed by "Il Giornale", concerning the possibility of entering EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) capital stock declared:... more
CuriositiesOverfly the Atlantic with a little hot-air balloon powered by helium
London, United Kingdom - The last exploit by David Hempleman-Adams
David Hempleman-Adams, the weird English businessman, has realized his last exploit: to overfly the Atlantic Ocean with a little hot-air balloon powered by helium. Left on last Monday for Terranova island... more
Airports"Too much noise, Ciampino must close" ENAC says
Rome , Italy - A plan to bring a part of low-cost flights to Fiumicino by October
The solution for Ciampino's exorbitant air traffic is to move a part of low-cost flights to "Leonardo da Vinci" airport" by next October: this is the plan of one of the two commissions composed by minister... more
Latest newsThe oversight commission halved general strike
Rome , Italy - Of 13 July. Leonardi's accusations
The general strike of 13 July promoted by CUB (the backing unions) and other unions has been "Halved" by the oversight commission right to strike. Pierpaolo Leonardi, one of the national CUB's coordinator,... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: city of Barcelona hosts seventh edition of the USA/Europe joint seminar on ATM R&D
Brussels, Belgium - In order to promote the creation of a harmonised global air transport system
"In order to promote the creation of a harmonised global air transport system, EUROCONTROL and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly organised the seventh USA/Europe Seminar on Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationBirds in the engine, emergency landing for a Boeing 767 airplane
Rome, Italy - Delta Airlines aircraft has just left from Fiumicino
Last Saturday a Delta Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft has been compelled to an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport because some birds were swallowed up by the jet engine during the take-off from "Leonardo... more
AirportsFiumicino: airport's record in June
Rome, Italy - ENAC's President Riggio: the target is to double passengers number
The president of ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation), Vito Riggio, set as a target for "Leonardo Da Vinci" airport the doubling of the passengers number within five years, bringing it from 32 to... more
ReportHoly Father's holidays
Belluno, Italia - Arrived by plane in Vicenza, he left by helicopter for Lorenzago di Cadore
It is time for Pope Benedictus XVI to enjoy summer holidays: awaited by the Bishop of Treviso Andrea Bruno Mazzoccato, the mayor Giampaolo Gobbo, the president of Veneto Giancarlo Gala, the president of... more
Civil aviationLong range-related syndromes: some precautions to take
Rome, Italy - Possible troubles due to blood circulation and pressure
To avoid annoying problems of legs' blood circulation during long range flights (economy class syndrome) one can take some precautions about one week before leaving. The active ingredient of some natural... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-42 airplanes (2007-13-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 129)] [Page 36861-36863] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-602, AT- 802, and AT-802A airplanes (2007-13-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the engine mount, which could result in failure of the engine mount. Such failure could lead to separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 129)] [Page 36863-36866] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA-Groupe Aerospatiale models TB-9, TB-10, and TB-200 airplanes (2007-13-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 129)] [Page 36866-36868] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Design Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2007-13-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 129)] [Page 36860-36861] Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
IndustryBoeing: Air Berlin announced order for 25 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Seattle, Usa - The airline made history with largest 787 order to date from an European carrier
"On the eve of the unveiling of the world's newest commercial jetliner, the 787 Dreamliner, The Boeing Company and Air Berlin announced an order for 25 787-8 airplanes valued at $ 4 billion at list prices.... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece. Italian Civil Defense: sent two Canadair airplanes to Athens
Rome, Italy - It's the second time in ten days
"The Civil Defense Department of the Council of Ministers arranged to send two of Italian owned Canadair airplanes to Greece to support the extinguishing of several fires of woods. Thursday night, Greece... more
IndustryBoeing: Alafco signed for 10 additional 787s
Seattle, Usa - Valued at USD 1.62 billion at list prices
"Boeing and ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company of Kuwait last Saturday held a formal signing ceremony for the direct purchase of 10 787-8 Dreamliners. The deal was completed the day before the public... more
AirlinesVueling presents its expansion plan in Italy
Milan, Italy - During a press conference that will be held next Thursday
Vueling airline will present next Thursday, July 12 at 11:00 o'clock in Ad Hoc Communications Advisors Piazzetta Umberto Giordano, 2 – Milan (Metro 1: San Babila) its expansion plan to Italy, with new r... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: “Made in Italy” fuselage and stabiliser for the Boeing 787 aircraft
Rome, Italy - Roll-out of the new aircraft yesterday in the USA
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, celebrates the roll-out of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner prototype, which has taken place yesterday evening at Boeing plant in Everett, U.S.. Alenia Aeronautica,... more
AirlinesSAS increases the number of flights to China
Stockholm, Sweden - Daily route Stockholm-Beijing
SAS Scandinavian Airlines will increase its frequencies between Scandinavia and China for the Summer 2008 programme, operating from April 2008, 13 weekly flights. The growing demand of traffic between... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 9 to next Sunday 15
Monday 09 - Ballooning - 2007 Australian Hot Air Championship. Benalla Aerodrome, Victoria, Australia. + 61 (0)3 5762 5599 www.ballooningnationals.com.au - Gliding - Dubnica Gliding Cup 2007. Aeroklub... more
Military aviationGripen International offers its technology to Indian Defence
New Delhi , India - The Swedish company assures the cheapest price
Concerning the Indian Air Force's Request for Proposal for the supply of 126 medium range multi role combat aircraft (Mmrca), Gripen International, the Swedish company of the Saab group responsible for... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For two UH-1Y and two AH-1Z helicopters
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $ 12,546,210 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-06-C-0086) for the procurement of phases two and... more