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AerospaceRussia put Germany's satellite in orbit
Ria Novosti, Russia - It's the new TerraSAR-X
A Russian Dnepr carrier rocket has successfully put Germany's TerraSAR-X satellite in orbit, the Russian space agency said Friday. The Dnepr launch vehicle, based on the RS-20 (SS-18 Satan) ballistic... more
IndustryBoeing KC-767 tanker win would benefit Connecticut economy
St. Louis, USA - 4000 new jobs
The Boeing Company announced that the people of Connecticut will benefit from an estimated 4,000 direct and indirect jobs if it is selected to build the U.S. Air Force's new tanker aircraft fleet. The... more
AirportsComiso's airport, Maravigna nominated Soaco's executive
Ragusa, Italy - The air station will be operative by 2008, Ryanair interested
Pietro Ivan Maravigna, 43 years-old, elected last June 12, is the new Soaco Spa's new executive, the society that manages Comiso's airport, near Ragusa, operative by 2008. Maravigna and the directorship... more
SecurityAircraft intercepted in Oklahoma base's airspace
Kansas City, USA - F-16s intervention: it was a pilot on his way back from a business flight
A small plane has been intercepted in the skies of Oklahoma near the military base, after the misinterpretation of a phrase said by the pilot while flying over the military airspace. "Hostile takeover",... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" Paris Air Show: Russia to present Yakovlev-130 twin-seater aircraft
Moscow, Russia - For the training and the low intensity combat mission
Yakovlev-130 twin seater aircraft, that can be used as for training and for low intensity combat mission, will be one of the central elements of Russian exhibition at "Le Bourget" Paris International Air... more
ReportG8, Italy will host in 2009
Rome, Italy - Chosen the island of La Maddalena
Italian prime minister Romano Prodi and minister for Foreign Affairs Massimo D'Alema have announced yesterday that Italy will host the 2009's G8-summit: it will take place at the island of La Maddalena,... more
AirlinesExchange quotation, Blue Panorama will take its decision after the Summer
Milan, Italy - President Pecci says that foreign financial bankers are interested
Blue Panorama's president and executive director, Franco Pecci, has stated during a Confcommercio's meeting that he is thinking to let enter an equity before the carrier's admittance in Stock Exchange. "There... more
Military aviationNorthrop Grumman delivers center fuselage for first F-35 ground test aircraft
Palmdale, USA - It was delivered May 7 to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered, more than two and one-half months ahead of schedule, the center fuselage for the first F-35 Lightning II static test aircraft, a non-flying, short take-off,... more
AirlinesRyanair against Italian airports downgrading
Dublin, Ireland - Market manager interviewed
The reform of the Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, would penalize low-cost airlines in Italy. His delegation bill intends to reduce direct international links from minor airports and to... more
AirlinesMartinair will be taken out by Air France-Klm
Rome, Italy - The French-Dutch group interested in the airline
Klm had already attempted to gain majority control of the charter airline Martinair, but the EU Commission voted the attempt down for fear of an excessive concentration in the Dutch charter market. Now... more
AirportsVicenza's base, the project can start
Vicenza, Italy - US ambassador Spogli said
After the Italian government validation US base of Vicenza project's implementation can start, US ambassador Spogli said yesterday in a note makes known after a press conference inside Ederle barracks... more
Military aviationRussia to deliver two Su-30MKM aircraft to Royal Malaysian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The deal worth USD 900 million signed in 2003
Russia will deliver the first two serial Su-30MKM fighters under a contract with the Royal Malaysian Air Force June 17, the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer said Thursday. In 2003, Russia signed a USD... more
AirportsAdR: convoked Unions and Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Next June 17th
Unions and Board of Directors will be convoked by Gemina on June 17th to talk about the formalization of bid advanced to Macquarie on 45% of AdR, Rome Airports Management Society. Gemina and Macquarie's... more
AirportsIncreasing presence by Autogrill in the airports of Copenhagen and Stockholm
Milan, Italy - The Group consolidates in Northern Europe's airport channel
"Autogrill Group has strengthened its position in the air stations of Copenhagen and Stockholm, by winning the management of four stores in the Danish airport and a new one in the Swedish air station.... more
AirlinesThe boom of the Air Tahiti Nui airline
Rome, Italy - +44% for the Polynesian national-flag airline
While the totality of the Italian airlines flying from Italy to Tahiti registered a poor growth of 10%, Air Tahiti Nui records an increase of 44% in revenues and number of passengers for the period January-April... more
AirportsFiumicino: change of Terminal for the Air France flights in code-share with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - By June 20th
Air France informs its customers that by June 20th the check-in operations for the flights in code-share with Alitalia in departure from Fiumicino Airport bound to Paris, Nice and Amsterdam will be carried... more
Fair and showsPisan institutions close to parachutists
Pisa , Italy - Presented the celebration of the 50 years of the Parachutist Centre of Pisa
President of the Province, Mr Andrea Pieroni and vice-mayor of Pisa Mr Costantino Cavallaro were present last June 6th at the presentation of the ceremony that will take place to celebrate the 50th anniversary... more
IndustryThe ASD approves common industry standards on ethics
Brussels , Belgium - Approved the Standards prepared by the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Working Group
The Common Industry Standards were established by industry experts, assembled in the Working Group under the chair of Professor Sergio Carbone and with the independent advice of François Vincke, chairman... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000EX and Falcon 900EX airplanes (2007-12-16)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 114)] [Page 32776-32778] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF34-10E series turbofan engines (2007-12-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine in-flight shutdown due to MFP malfunctions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 114)] [Page 32775-32776] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes (2007-12-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 114)] [Page 32773-32774] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135, EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes (2007-12-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source inside the fuel tank that could ignite fuel vapor and cause a fuel tank explosion and loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 114)] [Page 32780-32782] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes; and Airbus model A-300/600 series airplanes (2007-12-19)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 114)] [Page 32782-32785] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseAlitalia: clarification on the strike Fta-Cisal on July 7
Rome, Italy - The airline states that no one flight will be cancelled that day
"With reference to the flight assistants' strike called by the union Fta CIsal Assovolo for July 7, Alitalia wants to remark that this union doesn't meet the requirements to be recognized by the airline... more
IndustryEmbraer: Tame confirms options to purchase two EMB-190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Ecuadorian air company increases its E-Jets fleet to five aircraft
Embraer announces that TAME Línea Aérea del Ecuador has confirmed two contracted options of the EMBRAER 190 jetliner. With the new order, the State-owned Ecuadorian airline further ratifies its choice o... more
Fair and showsEASA at Paris Air Show
Cologne, Germany - It will take place next week, from 18 to 24 June
"The European Aviation Safety Agency will take an active role in promoting harmonization of aircraft certification standards and procedures between Europe and the United States. The Agency’s Executive D... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on June 15th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1919 - John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete by aircraft first non-stop transatlantic flight at Clifden, County Galway, Ireland. Report: 1944 - World... more
Military aviationAlenia Aeronautica possible manager of European projects for new UAV
Brussels, Belgium - The agreement should have to be signed during "Le Bourget" Paris Air Show
An UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle that has a 24 h range is the goal that European Defence Agency (EDA) and European Committee's researchers set themselves, together with the development of an European... more
Science and technologyAn airplane for personal use for silent flight that exploits green energy
Rome , Italy - A technology used by Nasa too
California's Personal Flight System (Pfs), one of the many Start-Up of Silicon Valley defined as "Commercial solution supplier", received the certification of the patent for a silent airplane for personal... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $ 6,775,480 firm-fixed-price, time and materials contract to upgrade three EA-6B aircraft to the improved capability III configuration,... more
HelicoptersLast commercial flight with Bell 214ST for Bristow Helicopters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Arranged withdrawal of the global fleet of Bell 214ST
Yesterday in Aberdeen, Scotland, Bristow Helicopters flew its last commercial flight in the UK with a Bell 214ST. It seems that, by the end of the month, this aircraft will be transported to the United... more
DefenseNATO's ministers of Defence meet at Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - They will see their no-NATO's countries colleagues for Afghan issue
Recurring meetings between NATO countries' ministers of Defense have started today in Brussels. Italian minister Parisi is there from yesterday afternoon to take place to reunions, that will go on until... more
DefenseItalian Army's volunteers visit Optima
Rome , Italy - A ministerial program for the placement of discharges
This morning the Italian Army voluntary service's soldiers of recruitment command and regional complement forces "Campania" have visited Optima, a consultancy film of ICT (Information and Communication... more
HelicoptersIn process the "Noble Eagle 07" training with the units of Brigata aeromobili "Friuli"
Cagliari, Italy - From June 6th to 20th, 2007
"Noble Eagle 07", this is the name of the training that the units of brigata aeromobili "Friuli" are carrying out in Sardinia from June 6th to 20th in Capo Teulada polygon. Grosseto "Savoia Cavalleria"... more
AirlinesNew website for Air Italy in September
Verona, Italy - New on-line services available
On the Air Italy website (www.airitaly.it), from next September, passengers will have the opportunity to use new services such as payment with credit card, changes of reservations and seating's pre-assignment. I... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland selects Goodrich rescue hoists for AW-139 helicopters
Charlotte, USA - They will be used by Japan, Spain and UK
AgustaWestland has selected Goodrich Corporation to supply rescue hoists for AW-139 helicopters to be used by Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom for maritime search and rescue operations. The hoist... more
AirlinesSAT (Pisa's airport): new route to Stockholm by Ryanair
Pisa, Italy - From next October 11
"The Irish low-cost carrier, Ryanair, announced today, on June 14, a new route from Pisa (24th link) to Stockholm, operational from next October 11, with three frequencies per week (Tuesday, Thursday and... more
AirlinesLufthansa plans intercontinental flights from non-hub airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Lack of suitable airplanes retards the project
Germany's national airline, Lufthansa, is planning intercontinental flights also from non-hub airports. One of the possible routes would be Hamburg-New York, which is currently operated by American Continental... more
Civil defenseCivile Defense's exercise at Sicignano degli Alburni
Salerno, Italy - "We will bring this initiative to Salerno" says provincial councillor Cennamo
Last week-end (8-9 June) the Salerno's provincial department of Civil Defense has organized an exercise in a base camp at Sicignano degli Alburni where more than 30 voluntary associations, hundred of students... more
AirlineseasyJet with Malpensa-Bucharest, are 16 the routes served from the airport
Milan, Italy - The seventh airplane arrives in July
"easyJet, low-cost carrier in Europe, continues its expansion on Italian market. After few days from the announcement of daily flight Milan-Malpensa/Catania, that will be operational starting from next... more
AirlinesAlitalia: AirOne sends a complaint letter to Transport Minister
Rome, Italy - Now it risks the exclusion from the competition
The number one of AirOne, Carlo Toto, should have written a letter to Alitalia adviser, Merrill Lynch, complaining for the lack of any important data, which would have to be available in this phase of... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland at the Paris Airshow
Cascina Costa, Italy - Not only helicopters but also BA-609 Tiltrotor
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, will be one of the largest exhibitors at this year’s Paris Airshow which is being held from 18th to 24th June at Le Bourget. AgustaWestland will have eight helicopters f... more
HelicoptersEurocopter has created a tailor-made directorate
Marignane, France - Entirely dedicated to the safety of the flights for its whole fleet
"Eurocopter is demonstrating its commitment to giving flight safety the highest priority by taking the matter straight to the top: the newly created flight safety directorate, headed by Jean-Pierre Dedieu,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2): Giovanni Bertolone's declaration, Alenia Aeronautica's CEO
Rome, Italy - "The C-27J the clearest evidence of the excellence of the Italian aerospace industry"
“'The success in the U.S. tender', Giovanni Bertolone, Alenia Aeronautica’s CEO, says, 'Is the clearest evidence of the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J’s excellence, the only aircraft of its category to perfe... more
CargoBoeing completes 50 percent of 777 Freighter design
Seattle , USA - Designed half of the parts of the freighter
Engineers at The Boeing Company have recently completed 50 percent of the design for the new 777 Freighter. The completion of this work means that half of the detailed design of the 777 Freighter is defined... more
Civil aviationLow-cost airlines play a leading role in Spanish tourism
Rome, Italy - Valencia is the most Italian town
Thanks to low-cost flights the number of Italian passengers flying to Spain greatly increased, achieving an increase of 34% with respect to past year. "In 2006 of the 4.2 million passengers coming from... more
Military aviationAlso Norway entered into JSF programme
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the MOU signed in Rome
Yesterday, on June 13, 2007, at Sala Douhet of Palazzo Aeronautica in Rome, held the meeting of Defense Deputy Ministers Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Group. The meeting has been convoked in order to reinforce... more
IndustryBoeing begins mission system flight testing of first Australian Wedgetail aircraft
St. Louis, Usa - Conducted the first test to measure impacts
The Boeing Company has begun flight testing the mission system aboard the first 737 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for Australia's Project Wedgetail. During an initial four-hour... more
AerospaceSpace tourism: scheduled for 2012 first trips to space
Rome, Italy - First space flights are being planned by Eads
Eads announced that within 2012 will be completed the space tourism project that will allow passengers to leave from any airport and reach a distance of more than 100 km from earth. The Eads's division... more
AirlinesItAli Airlines increases the connections with Reggio Calabria
Pescara, Italy - By June 22, 2007
The new schedule of ItAli Airlines towards Reggio Calabria Airports will be actuated by next June 22, 2007. Among the new proposals: the doubling of daily connection with Turin, with departures in the... more