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Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on pets and air transport
Strasbourg, France - By Kyriacos Triantaphyllides (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-0271/07 by Kyriacos Triantaphyllides (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: pets and air transport At the present time, the regulations governing the transport of pets by air... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Texas Pacific Group-Mediobanca-Matlin Patterson cut off from the competition
Rome, Italy - A match only for two concert-parties
"The concert-party composed by Tpg, Matlin Patterson and Mediobanca, after having examined the procedure that regulates the phase of mandatory bids of Alitalia privatization, consider to not be in the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 30th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1913 - First Balkan War: "Treaty of London" signs the end of war. Albania becomes an independent nation. Military Aviation: 1942 - World War II: 1000 British... more
IndustryM. A. Mortenson Company awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the design and construction of a hangar and aircraft parking apron
M. A. Mortenson Company, Minneapolis, Minn., was awarded $ 19,006,622 for Task Order JM01 Modification 06 under previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award construction contract... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Integrated Systems awarded of a over 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Waco, Texas, is being awarded a $ 42,202,914 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the development of a Next Generation Range Support Aircraft (NGRSA). Efforts include... more
AirlinesAirOne: Summer arrives and network enlarges
Rome, Italy - More destinations and more flights
"AirOne's network increases with Summer's arrival. During period between June and September will be started new Summer routes towards numerous places of Mediterranean area. New links answer to strong touristic... more
AirlinesCentral America, routes are increasing
Mexico City, Mexico - Aeroméxico, Taca and Iberia launche new flights
Aeroméxico has announced new routes in Central America. From 4 June two new weekly flights Mexico City-Panama will operate and from the day after the route between Mexican capital and San Pedro (Honduras)... more
AirportsAdR: possible take-over bid on Gemina by Macquarie and Intesa-Sanpaolo
Rome, Italy - After the indiscretions the share is up in Piazza Affari
With a press indiscretion that supposes a take-over bid on Gemina by Australian fund Macquarie and Intesa-Sanpaolo, Gemina stake mark an increase in Piazza Affari. According to Italian press, Macquarie,... more
AirportsEurkenian interests to Genoa
Genoa, Italy - His holding wants to manage the airport
The Eduardo Eurkenian's Corporation America could be interested to manage the airport of Genoa. The holding operates air stations in Argentina, Ecuador and Armenia and has the majority of the stock... more
Military aviationAlenia Aermacchi, Italy could buy 14 training aircraft
Milan, Italy - Could mass production start?
Under-secretary in the Ministry of Defense, Lorenzo Forcieri, said that the Minister of Economic Development (MSE) could finance the purchase of 14 Alenia Aermacchi M-346, a new military training aircraft,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Treasure Ministry calls an external subject to fix the share prices
Rome, Italy - To avoid the mandatory bids were too low
According to press sources, Treasure Ministry should have called an external subject to fix the share price of Alitalia that will be offered by three concert-parties again in competition. This to avoid... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007": the new Skycar
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Exhibiting a part of the plane
The Skycar is an unpressurised twin engine aircraft with 5 seats and a retractable landing gear. The aircraft is powered by two Lycoming engines IO-360 A1B6 mounted on the wing in pushed configuration. The... more
ReportVentimiglia: a missing rubber dinghy in the French waters
Ventimiglia, Italy - Also a helicopter is involved in the searches beyond the Coast Guard
On demand of French authorities, Italian Coast Guard organized the searches in the French waters of a grey rubber dinghy, 5 m length, motorized, with onboard a person, drawn up last Sunday from the Principality... more
AirportsStrasbourg, two million passengers in 2006
Strasbourg, France - Increase for French airport
Airport of Strasbourg increases its traffic. About 2 million and 33 thousand passengers have been recorded in 2006, a clear increase (+4%) compared with last year. The best performance goes to European... more
AirlinesWizzair launches the "All inclusive" fares
Katowice, Poland - By EUR 19,99
Wizz Air announced that it moved to all inclusive pricing in its advertising, where the fares were quoted inclusive of taxes, charges and minimum payment handling fee. The all in fares are starting from... more
AirlinesMetamondo confirms the Uzbekistan and Armenia destinations
Venice, Italy - Several novelties for Autumn-Winter 2007
Metamondo Tour Operator confirms for next Autumn-Winter 2007 the Uzbekistan and Armenia destinations. Scheduled flights of Uzbekistan Airlines will start from Rome for group of at least 15 people, and... more
ReportAnother helicopter shot in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Two US soldiers died
US military authorities in Baghdad said that another American helicopter crashed yesterday evening in Dyala's district, not specifying if it was shot down by enemy forces or because of a technical hitch... more
Press releaseSdL: today meeting at Italian Transport Ministry about flight assistants' dispute
Rome, Italy - The category in the last days exerted itself to relieve hardships to passengers
"On the eve of the meeting fixed by Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, for this evening, we retain due to reaffirm that the entire dispute has been opened exclusively because of the denial by Alitalia... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on what chance of an EU foreign and defence policy
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI)
"Written question E-1097/07 by Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI) to the Commission Subject: what chance of an EU foreign and defence policy What hope is there of a common EU foreign policy – let alone a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on serious disruption of European defence policy by Poland and the Czech Republic
Strasbourg, France - By Emilio Menéndez del Valle (PSE)
"Written question E-1044/07 by Emilio Menéndez del Valle (PSE) to the Council Subject: serious disruption of European defence policy by Poland and the Czech Republic On 19 February 2007, Mr Kaczynski... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on US missile defence system in the Czech Republic and Poland
Stasbourg, France - By Libor Rou?ek (PSE), Jan Marinus Wiersma (PSE) and Marek Siwiec (PSE)
"Written question E-0576/07 by Libor Rou?ek (PSE), Jan Marinus Wiersma (PSE) and Marek Siwiec (PSE) to the Council Subject: US missile defence system in the Czech Republic and Poland On 20 January... more
AirportsSAB: balance sheet 2006 record
Boulogne, Italy - Turnover EUR 52,6 m, MOL 37%, revenue 2,7 million
"The Board of Directors of SAB (Boulogne's airport management society) approved yesterday the balance sheet regarding the financial period 2006 that, shortly, will be submitted to the shareholders' meeting. 2006... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Europe's aerospace industry
Strasbourg, France - By Françoise Castex (PSE)
"Written question E-2428/07 by Françoise Castex (PSE) to the Commission Subject: Europe's aerospace industry Over the last few decades, air travel has seen far and away the most spectacular levels... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Airbus
Strasbourg, France - By Christine De Veyrac (PPE-DE)
"Written question P-1288/07 by Christine De Veyrac (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: air transport - Airbus The Airbus company unveiled its 'Power8' restructuring plan. Although the plan will... more
AirlinesSAS strike: discomforts continue after the failure of the negotiations between Unions and Company
Stockholm, Sweden - Until now 1,200 flights cancelled
The agitation of SAS cabin employees continues. Last Saturday 300 flights cancelled and also yesterday there were discomforts in the Scandinavian skies. The strike of flights attendants provoked until... more
AirportsSAGAT: British Airways confers the "Most Improved Station" award
Turin, Italy - To SAGAT Handling
"Sagat Handling, SAGAT Group society, (Turin-Caselle's airport management) has been decorated by British Airways of the 'Most Improved Station' prize. The Turin's society has been evaluated by British... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - Russia: a decree establishes the compulsory military service. Science: 1919 - Einstein's theory of general relativity is tested (later confirmed) by Arthur... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (5): onboard Chinook
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Extraordinary capabilities for a helicopter that performed its maiden flight in 1961
The myth continues. CH-47 Chinook helicopter, that last Saturday and Sunday performed in public during the "Giornata Azzurra 2007", Italy Air Force show, is one of the more interesting and enquiring air... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2007-11-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in an MLG sliding tube, which could result in failure of the sliding tube, loss of one axle, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29241-29244] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2007-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of one or more brake control levers, which could result in uncommanded braking and loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, or taxiing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29245-29246] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes (2007-11-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29237-29239] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2007-11-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cross-connection, which could result in failure of the fire bottles to discharge and consequent inability to extinguish a fire in the affected areas
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29239-29241] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (4)
Rome, Italy - Men and women at AMI give their solidarity
Concluding, some words to remember new solidarity campaign supported by the Air Force with VIS (International Voluntary for Development). In 2005 the "Negombo Project" for the building of reception centre... more
OccurrencesA Boeing plane stopped by a swarm of bees
Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Cancelled a Palmair flight
Last week, a Boeing 737/200 plane bound to Faro, Portugal, and operated by the British airline Palmair was forced to return to the airport of Bournemouth, United Kingdom, just after taking off. The... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (3)
Rome, Italy - The BA-609, real star of two days
The performances are then continued with an intervention by EH-101 helicopter of the Italian Navy belonging to the 1st Grupelicot stationed in Luni, and later the appearance by Swiss team PC-7 with well... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (2)
Rome, Italy - Exhibitions and the aircraft present
One AV-8B of Grupaer, 4 MB-339, 3 AMX (one of them special color), 1 two-seater Efa of 4th Flight, 1 F-16 and 1 F-16 of 37th, 1 Boeing 707T/T, Atlantic, P-180, Awacs Nato, Predator, C-130J, C-27J and many... more
AirportsAirport Baneasa of Bucarest closed
Bucharest , Romania - It will open again on 31 July
The “Aurel Vlaicu” Airport in Baneasa near Bucharest has been closed for maintenance works on May 10. Romanian air station, where most low-cost companies are operating, will reopen on July 31. All fli... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007"
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Every day six hours of breathtaking performances
On Sunday May 27 the most important air show in Italy took place, "Giornata Azzurra 2007". This important event is organized by Italian Air Force (AMI), which like every year dedicates this day to... more
AirlinesAir France finalises USD 7 billion aircraft deals
Paris, France - To add 50 more planes to its fleet
Air France yesterday announced that it has made new orders with both Airbus and Boeing amounting up to USD7 billion to add 50 more planes to its fleet. The new deals see Air France add two more Airbus... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): other 10 flights cancelled in Fiumicino. Tomorrow the meeting between Government and company
Rome, Italy - A four hour strike of has been announced on June 4th
At least 10 flights have been cancelled today in Rome-Fiumicino Airport because of the Union agitation of cabin- crew for the renewal of the contract. In last days, more than 20 flights were cancelled... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today despite itself synonym of chaos
Rome, Italy - Padoa Schioppa puts up for sale the whole package
To lost EUR 400 million every day, it seems to not interest Unions that, in spite of catastrophic crisis of Alitalia, bet to achieve the contractual renewals by a wave of strikes. Today Alitalia is... more
ReportBad weather in Tuscany: discomforts for air passengers
Pisa, Italy - Two cancelled and one diverted flights
Due to bad weather, this morning two flights of the Irish low-cost airline Ryan Air scheduled to leave from the airport "Galileo Galilei" of Pisa, Italy, were cancelled: the first with departure scheduled... more
CuriositiesNew Aero Club in Vibo Valentia
Vibo Valentia, Italy - Inauguration next June 1st-3rd
Next June 1st-3rd, a new Aero Club called "Il Grifo" will be inaugurated in Vibo Valentia, in the Italian southern region of Calabria, expected to be a point of reference not only for plane pilots, but... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of May
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 28 to next Sunday June 3
Monday 28 - Routes Regional Africa - The Intra- Regional Route Development Forum. JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. + 44 (0)20 88 31 75 05 www.routesregionalevents.com - Gliding - UK Overseas... more
Fair and shows"1st Flight day 2007" next June 24th
Rome, Italy - Promoted by Aero Club d'Italia and Italian Air Force
The Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI) association has announced a new initiative, that will take place next June 24th under the denomination "1st Flight day 2007". The event will request the active participation... more
AirportsExplanatory meeting for the City of Derry Airport
Derry, Ireland - Set the remedial measures
Following the announced suspension of the license of aerodrome licence released to the City of Derry Airport (see AVIONEWS), the representatives of UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) last week announced... more
ConferencesRound table on "Airships: new technologies and economics opportunities"
Ravenna, Italy - Aircraft with "Immeasurable chances"
Last Saturday, the "Cavalcoli" room of the chamber of commerce in Ravenna hosted a round table on “Airships: new technologies and economics opportunities”. The meeting was promoted by the faculty of... more
IndustryAvion Aircraft Trading selects the Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Paris, France - To power eight Airbus A-330/200F
The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 has been selected by Avion Aircraft Trading to power eight Airbus A-330/200 Freighters in an order worth around USD 300 million at list prices. Deliveries to the Reykjavik-based... more
AirportsAirport of Dubai: restrictions on liquids from next June 17th
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - According to international standards
From next June 17th , as officially announced last week, the restrictions on liquids on board will take effect at the Dubai international airport, United Arab Emirates. The regulation application will... more
AirportsAeradria (2): double flight from Norway with SAS-Braathens
Rimini, Italy - Expecting for the next connection thorugh Ryanair
Yesterday May 27th, 2007, the first Norwegian guests of Riviera di Rimini 2007 arrived to "Federico Fellini" International Airport by SAS-Braathens Boeing 737 aircraft. Oslo and Bergen are the opened... more