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Press releaseENAV: strike by air traffic controllers adherent to SACTA tomorrow
Rome, Italy - For eight hours, from 10am to 6pm
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) communicates that tomorrow, Tuesday May 22 the air traffic controllers adherent to the SACTA union have fixed a national strike for eight hours from 10am to 6pm;... more
Military aviationSingapore government purchases new AWACS aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - ..
Singapore Government has decided to replace its four Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning aircraft by 2010. It will begin replacing their aircraft with Gulfstream G-550 aircraft equipped... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2007-10-15)
Washington, Usa - To assure that the pilot has enough information and the necessary equipment to prevent loss of control of the airplane while in-flight during icing conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 95)] [Page 27725-27730] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-145LR, -145XR, and -145MP airplanes; and model EMB- 135BJ and -135LR airplanes (2007-10-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of bonding protection in the interior of the fuel tanks or adjacent areas, and a consequent potential source of ignition in a fuel tank and possible fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 95)] [Page 27730-27732] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 21st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1881 - The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton. Military Aviation: 1927 - The aviator Charles Lindbergh touches down at Le Bourget Field in Paris,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1845 - "Hms Erebus" and "Hms Terror" with 134 men under John Franklin sail from the River Thames in England, beginning a disastrous expedition to find the Northwest... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 19th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1536 - Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery. Report: 1848 - Mexican-American War: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo – Mexico r... more
AirlinesThree new Boeing 747-400ERFs for Emirates SkyCargo
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The first one will be operative at the end of May
Emirates SkyCargo will lease three Boeing 747-400ERF aircraft with a delivery schedule starting from the end of this month. The first of the three aircraft will be wetleased from Netherlands-based global... more
ReportLake of Bolsena, tragic canoe trip: a German child dies
Viterbo, Italy - Still missing his father and little brother
A drowned kid, his father and little brother missing: it's tragical balance of this morning canoe trip on the Lake of Bolsena (Viterbo) made by three German tourists. It's not clear if the discovered... more
Defense"Friuli", "Trieste" and "Vega" visited by three Russian officers
Boulogne, Italy - In the field of the bilateral cooperation programme
From May 15th to 18th a delegation of three Russia Army's officers led by General Alexandr Nicolaievich Kolpacenko, commander of 76^ Parachuters Division, visited Brigata Aerea "Friuli" in the field of... more
AirlinesUralian Airlines plans a black list of rowdy passengers
Moscow, Russia - To ban them from its planes
The Russian carrier, Uralian Airlines, has announced a very interesting initiative, planning to create a black list of passengers having in the past rowdy behaviour on its planes. The black list is... more
UAS-DronesFirst test flight for a new Russian UAV
Moscow, Russia - A plane of just 790 grams
During this month, the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) named Zala 421-11 and manufactured by Unmanned Systems performed its first test flight in Russia. The Zala 421-11 is an ultralight plane of only... more
AccidentsChopper crashed on Corlezzo: committed the three accused for trial
Cuneo, Italy - Next hearing fixed on June 17th, 2008
The judge Vittorio Anghileri of Como's Court has committed the three accused for trial, as requested by Prosecuting Attorney Maria Vittoria Isella, charging them with unintentional homicide murder and... more
AirlinesRome-Rotterdam doubles, Transavia's plan
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The carrier wants to intensify the route
Success of Rome-Rotterdam Transavia's route: during 2007's first fourth months, the flight has recorded an increase of 10%, above carrier's increasing average (+4%). According Arian van der Werff, business... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama purchases a Boeing 787 Dremliner airplane
Rome, Italy - First carrier in Europe to own the new aircraft
Blue Panorama Airlines' announcement: the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft joins Italian carrier's fleet on November 2009. The company will be the first one (second in the world) to own the new airplane. Reveling... more
AirlinesJetBlue recognized with the "Airbus Award for Operational Excellence"
Bangkok, Thailand - 102 A-320 airplanes in service
On the occasion of the biennial "Airbus A-320 Family Symposium" recently held in Bangkok, Thailand, JetBlue was recognized with the "Airbus Award for Operational Excellence". The airline, identified... more
UAS-DronesPredator UAV wait to soar into Iraqi sky
Washington, USA - Yesterday May 17th the last mission
An MQ-1 Predator UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle hooks up to be taxied for maintenance after a May 17 mission at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The Predator provides armed reconnaissance, airborne surveillance... more
IndustrySarkozy ready to ensure new funding for Airbus
Toulouse, France - A new meeting next July: Merkel expected to participate
During the today meeting with Airbus top managers and unions representatives, Sarkozy announced to be ready to ensure further capital investments aimed to support the plane maker, whose 15% shares are... more
AerospaceNaples targets Russia to develop aerospace sector
Naples, Italy - Announced by the president of Technapoli
During the yesterday meeting focusing on aerospace sector, held at the university "Federico II" in Naples, Italy, Luigi Iavarone, president of Technapoli, the Naples and Caserta metropolitan area’s scientific a... more
Press releaseBoeing reaches tentative agreement with machinists union in St. Louis
St. Louis, USA - $ 24,000 in additional compensation
The Boeing Company yesterday announced that it has reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837. Once... more
AirlinesAir Via's Airbus fleet rises
Dublin, Ireland - Bulgarian carrier leases a new A-320 airplane from Macquarie AirFinance
Macquarie AirFinance, a global aircraft leasing company based in Dublin, Ireland, has leased one new Airbus A-320 aircraft to Bulgarian charter operator Air Via. The aircraft, MSN 3125 powered by V-2500... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B series turboshaft engines (2007-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 26711-26714] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2005-23809;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engines (2007-10-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 26714-26716] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-28009;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Limited model 750XL airplanes (2007-10-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 26716-26718] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27859;... more
AirportsAlitalia (2): delays and discomforts again in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Delays of 30 minutes and 30 flights cancelled
Also today new strikes in Fiumicino Airport. Delays and discomforts for the Alitalia's customers. Delays of at least 30 minutes and 30 flights cancelled because of the agitation of the cabin crew. See... more
AirportsAirport of Fiumicino crowded by Roma supporters
Rome, Italy - To celebrate the "Coppa Italia" award
Great celebration yesterday at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino in honour of Roma, the Italian football team that yesterday, after the final match over Inter, won the "Coppa Italia" award, that is the national... more
AirportsAirport of Munich: at 2nd place in Germany, at 7th in Europe and 31st in the world
Munich, Germany - 56 million passengers predicted by 2020
Yesterday Munich Airport celebrated its 15th anniversary. Since the day it opened, Munich Airport has counted a total of approximately 316 million passengers and 4.6 million take-offs and landings.... more
AirlinesIberia Regional Air Nostrum: Boulogne-Valencia from EUR 121,90 with return flights
Boulogne, Italy - Starting from next September 3 with four weekly frequencies for tickets purchased between May and July (15/31)
On the occasion of the inauguration of the new route that links Boulogne with Valencia, Iberia Regional Air Nostrum offers to its customers a tariff to fly between two cities at only EUR 121,90 with return... more
AirlinesRyanair launches nine new destinations from Bergamo-Orio al Serio
Dublin, Ireland - One million free seats
Ryanair, one of the Europe’s largest low-fares airline, yesterday announced nine new routes from its Bergamo-Orio al Serio base to: Alghero, Bari, Billund, Cagliari, Gothenburg, Porto, Riga, Santander a... more
AirportsA new runway at the airport of Cancun
Cancun, Mexico - For an investment of USD 56 million
Asur, the managing company of several Mexican airports, yesterday announced an investment for USD 56 million to build another runway, the second one, at the airport of Cancun. The runway will be ready... more
DefenseLockheed Martin-built "Trident II D5" successfully launched in two-missile US Navy Test in the Atlantic
Cape Canaveral, USA - Record of 119 consecutive successful launches
The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test launch on May 15, of two "Trident II D5" Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBMs) built by Lockheed Martin. The Navy launched the unarmed missiles from USS Tennessee (SSBN... more
IndustryEADS Socata’s US operations renamed to keep activities under a single banner
Washington, USA - One of the world’s leading general aviation manufacturers
Following a formal approval of Socata Aircraft, Inc. board of directors in Washington’s EADS North America headquarters, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) Socata announced recently t... more
AirlinesRyanair offers 1 million free seats
Dublin, Ireland - For new routes from Midlans to Budapest and Riga
Ryanair yesterday announced two new routes from Nottingham East Midlands to Budapest and Riga starting in October. The carrier is East Midlands' largest airline and will carry 1.8m passengers to /... more
AirlinesAlitalia: confirmed the privatization by next Summer
Rome, Italy - On May 23rd will be approved the financial statements 2006
Italian Economics Minister, Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, confirms the privatization of Alitalia by July. According to the national press, in the majority the radical party would want to keep the 10% of the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 18th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1944 - World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino - Germans evacuate Monte Cassino and Allied forces take the stronghold after a struggle that claimed 20,000 lives.... more
Press releaseAlitalia: hardships next May 22 for people flying
Rome, Italy - Strike by ENAV's flight controllers and carrier's flight assistants
"Next Tuesday, May 22, due to the strikes fixed from 10am to 6pm by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) flight controllers and by Alitalia's flight assistants, are predicted hardships for peop... more
AirlinesAlitalia privatized by July
Roma, Italy - Padoa Schioppa's diktat. The Commission opens a proceeding about strikes
"Privatize Alitalia by the end of July": it's the Italian Ministry of Economy's warning, Padoa Schioppa, that have underlined to the House's Transport Commission the importance of giving the national-flag... more
IndustryTomorrow Sarkozy meeting the Airbus top managers
Toulouse, France - After the yesterday meeting with Angela Merkel
Tomorrow, the new elected French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is expected to meet Airbus top managers and union representatives in Toulouse. The meeting does not sound as a surprise, considering that... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica rises in Milan: +3%
Milan, Italy - Awating for US contract
Finmeccanica rises of +3% at Piazza Affari, waiting for contract supplies' announcement of US Army's military transport aircraft, that should come on the first week of June. Title's price is of 22,31... more
CuriositiesColonel Domenico Abbenante participates to the 25th edition of "1000 Miles Rally"
Brescia, Italy - Today started the traditional rally, the most famous in the world
Today started the traditional "1000 Miles Rally" competition, that will end on next Sunday, May 20th on the Brescia-Ferrara-Rome-Brescia route, Italy. On the occasion of 2007 edition, that celebrates... more
AirportsAeradria: other take offs for Germany this morning
Rimini, Italy - To Stuttgart and Munich
"It's still Germany on Rimini's international airport, 'Federico Fellini'. This morning inauguration of the Stuttgart and Munich destinations served by TUIFly.com (ex-HLX.com). The Marketing responsible... more
AirlinesAirTran extends its tender offer
Orlando, Usa - Until 8 June for Midwest
AirTran Holdings said it was extending its latest tender offer of USD 15 a share for Midwest Air Group until June 8. The parent company of AirTran Airways said Midwest shareholders agreed to tender... more
ReportPakistan and Afghanistan the destinations of the next D'Alema official trip
Rome, Italy - On next May 21st and 22nd
Paolo Ferreri, spokesman of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today released to media the next official visits of the Minister Massimo D'Alema, on May 21st flying to Afghanistan to meet the President... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: delivery of two C-27J airplanes to the Hellenic Air Force
Rome, Italy - By this Summer eight C-27J aircraft in service in Greece
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Hellenic Air Force two C-27Js to be added to another two aircraft already in service with the 354 Tactical Airlift Squadron, based at Elefsis,... more
AirlinesPay tax is better than flying in US
Lansing, Usa - According to a costumer satisfaction survey
Americans like the tax collector better than their airlines, according to a customer satisfaction survey released on Tuesday. Weighed down by delays, grumpy employees and lost bags, US airlines scored... more
Airlines"A new way to fly": a full service package
Rome, Italy - Hotel booking and car leasing
On the website "Volareweb.com", new sections are now available to allow users-travellers to book not only their ticket flights, but also hotels located in the served cities. Moreover they could enjoy car... more
IndustryBoeing announces contracts with TUI Group
Seattle, USA - A training program on study
Boeing yesterday announced orders for 11 787/800 Dreamliners and 50 Next-Generation 737s with TUI Group, Europe's largest integrated-tourism company. The value of the orders is approximately $ 4.7 billion... more
AirlinesThird consecutive day of strike for Alitalia cabin personnel
Rome, Italy - The Surveillance Committee ready to proceed
Today is the third consecutive day of strike, this time not scheduled, called by Alitalia cabin personnel, in order to keep on complaining about the hard contract conditions. Claudio Petrocchi, Sdl... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero Industries present at the 7th edition of "Ebace 2007"
Geneva, Switzerland - A Piaggio Avanti II airplane will be in static display
The industry Piaggio Aero communicates that it will be present at the "EBACE 2007" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) at its booth 108 Hall 6, event, in its seventh edition, that will... more
AirlinesDelivery of Wizz Air's first A-320 with new cabin
Budapest, Hungary - More confortable travels for passengers
Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of 32 directly purchased A-320s, which is featuring the all new A-320 Family cabin, giving passengers more space and a quieter travel experience. The aircraft... more