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AirlinesAlitalia (4): according to the German press Lufthansa is waiting for Alitalia to fail
Berlin, Germany - The hypothesis of a merger with Air France
According to the German press Alitalia is waited by several groups to fail, and among these Lufthansa which is only waiting to take its part. And it is not the lone: the newspaper "Die Welt" writes... more
AccidentsUSA: two died in a plane crash
Alvarado, USA - A private plane fell in Texas
Two persons died in a plane crash in Texas. Yesterday a small tourism plane crashed near the Alvarado airport killing both the occupants. At the moment the victims' names have not been revealed yet;... more
AirlinesFor the marketing on-line Austrian Airlines chooses Global Media
Vienna, Austria - The statements of Konstantin Kasapis, manager inter@ctive sales
Austrian Airlines chooses Global Media to support own strategy for the marketing on-line. The Austrian Company has put the activities of search engine optimisation and the planning of the keyword advertising... more
AirlinesA B-767/400 for the Delta's Milan-Atlanta flight
Atlanta, USA - More available seats than the B-767/300
Delta's international extension involved the launch of 11 new routes in Europe last Summer and there will be further new routes next Summer, among which a Pisa-New York service, taking flights on the Italian... more
AirportsMalpensa: at the second place in Europe
London, United Kingdom - Data relative to the July-September 2006 quarter
Milan-Malpensa airport is one of the European ever-growing terminals. The report on the air traffic of the Airports Council International (ACI), relative to the data of the July-September 2006 quarter,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines chooses Global Media
Vienna, Austria - For its web marketing services
Austrian Airlines chose Global Media to support its on-line marketing strategy. The Austrian airline put its search engine optimisation activities and the planning of its on-line keyword advertising campaign... more
ReportGaza: Israeli air raids and Palestinian kamikazes
Gaza, Gaza Strip - A 57-year old woman exploded in Jabalya
Seven Palestinian died last night during an Israeli air raid on Gaza Strip. The Israel's fighters hit a car travelling in the northern Strip killing three soldiers of the popular resistance committee. Other... more
Press releaseAnpac about Alitalia-Air France/KLM
Rome, Italy - The international alliance is an important interest for the national air transport
"The topic of the Alitalia's international alliance is very important for the Italian air transport and must be considered by the Government as a way to confirm the Alitalia's role as key airline and to... more
AirlinesEurofly increases its Rome-New York frequencies
Rome, Italy - Starting from next Summer
The Executive vice-President Commercial of Eurofly, Armando Brunini, said that frequencies of the Rome-New York flight will be increased next Summer. In fact, the supply from Fiumicino airport on the American... more
AerospaceESA: postponed the mission of the Italian astronaut on the ISS
Rome, Italy - Paolo Nespoli has made known it
The mission of the Italian astronaut of the European Space Agency (ESA), Paolo Nespoli, on the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed to the beginning of September 2007. Yesterday night,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Emirates says no
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The carrier is not interested in alliances
Emirates confirms: it is not interested either in Alitalia or alliances in general. The CEO of the Dubai's airline, Tim Clark, told an Italian newspaper that "Remaining independent is the best way to... more
AirlinesNeos increases the frequencies to Porto Santo
Milan, Italy - The airline already connects Italy to the Portuguese Island
The Neos, an airline which connects Italy to the Portuguese Island of Porto Santo, will increase the number of its routes to the Island. In fact since December 23rd a new flight from Verona will be active... more
Civil aviationEnac publishes on its web site the map of the air fields, helicopter fields and hydro fields
Rome, Italy - It is the first time since Enac was born that it follows the Enav
Among the workers and the lovers of the field the Enac (Italian agency of civil aviation) decision to publish on its web site the complete list of all the air fields, helicopter fields and hydro fields... more
IndustryHas Finmeccanica agreed on the Thales-Alcatel agreement?
Rome, Italy - According to "La Tribune"
Finmeccanica gave its agreement on the purchase of Alcatel space activities by Thales. The Italian Group would gain 19% of Galileo Industries from the operation, taking its shares to 50%. French economic... more
UAS-DronesUAV used to patrol the Swiss boundary
Berne, Switzerland - The drones have flown over the frontier
Swiss security sources have confirmed the use of drones (remote controlled) to surveille the boundary, and stop people entering in illegal way in Switzerland. The news has been given by the command... more
HelicoptersRussia offers a new helicopter to Middle East customers
Moscow, Russia - Underwent to the acceptance tests last September 2006
Russia has offered a new attack helicopter to Middle East clients. The Rostov Helicopter Production Complex, or Rostvertol, has displayed the export version of the MI-28N. Rostvertol has briefed military... more
Latest newsCatania (2): the airport remains open
Catania, Italy - In the afternoon they will decide what to do
AVIONEWS has just called Renato Serrano, Director General of Catania-Fontanarossa airport, who told us that the situation is under control at the moment and the airport has remained open, despite Etna's... more
Latest newsCatania: columns of volcanic ash from Etna
Catania, Italy - In the afternoon Bertolaso will go to Sicily
As from this morning, from the South-Eastern crater of Etna columns of volcanic ash are coming out for 5 kilometers. The wind is pushing the dust to several cities of the strip under the mountain. The... more
AirlinesThe Unions are contrary to the Qantas selling
Sydney, Australia - The voices of a possible offer by Macquarie Bank is circulating since days
The Unions and financial analysts have expressed strong doubts about a possible acquisition of Qantas by the Macquarie Bank. According to what stated by the experts the purchasing of the Australian airline... more
SecurityNATO and terrorism
London, United Kingdom - A deal will be signed at the end of November
Among the future assignments of NATO will be included the war against terrorism, the prevention from the informatics attacks and the defense of the natural resources. The "Financial Time" affirms that... more
OccurrencesRussia; emergency landing, no injures
Rostov, Russia - A plane of the airline Aeroflot forced to land because of a breakdown
Today in Rostov-on-Don, in Russia, a plane of the Russian flag airline Aeroflot has made an emergency landing for a technical problem. According to what reported by Russian press sources the Tu-154... more
IndustryEADS: divergences on the A-350
Paris, France - Insider trading inquiry against some shareholders
EADS, the aerospace group that owns airplane manufacturer Airbus, revoked the Board assembly planned today because of divergences on the A-350XWB funding. An industrial source reported that, adding that... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): in short-time a public procedure for the relinquishment
Rome, Italy - It needs a safeguard for the future of the Company
"It is not a public sale, but in anyway a public procedure, a competitive and transparent contest. Target: to find the adapter partner for Alitalia, the subject with the best industrial planning". This... more
AirlineseasyJet's Edinburgh-Munich
London, United Kingdom - Starting from April
Starting from next April easyJet will open a new connection from Edinburgh to Munich. The route is the ninth of the British low-cost carrier from the Scottish city and it will allow the airport to grow... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Cempella: an alliance with BA
Rome, Italy - The ex-CEO is sceptic about the alliance with Air France
After Lufthansa and Air France, it takes to look at British Airways too. This advice for Alitalia comes from Domenico Cempella, ex-CEO of the Italian national carrier. "It is a strong player without... more
ReportDisorders in Beirut, blocked the street to the airport
Beirut, Lebanon - During the Gemayel funeral protests and demonstrations
The Middle East is living a terrible moment. In Iraq a civil war seems to be nearest and the airports of Baghdad and Bassora have been closed, just like in Beirut the situation is becoming ever more dangerous. Yesterday... more
SecurityIraq: ports and airports closed after the slaughter
Baghdad, Iraq - Yesterday a bomb killed over 200 civilians
The worst day since the US invasion of Iraq. More than 200 died in the Sadr City, Shiite quarter in Baghdad, in a terrorist attack which risks to make the Country fall into a civil war. The Baghdad... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 24
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Security: 1932 - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens. Military Aviation: 1944 - World... more
Press releaseAlitalia. National strike of the Alitalia Group employees
Rome, Italy - The announce has been made with a letter/release by Filt-Cigil, Fit-Cisl, Ugl Air transport and Sult
"The national secretaries, about the dispute made by them in Alitalia Group, after the actions taken about it, and after noticing a dangerous acceleration of the already serious conditions of Alitalia... more
AirlinesSouthwest wants US-Delta assets
Washington, USA - In case of merger between the two airlines
The possible merger between US Airways and Delta (see AVIONEWS for details) is interesting also for competitors. Southwest said it wants to buy out most of the assets that would be dismissed in case of... more
SecurityIndia: possible terrorist attempts to the nuclear plant
New Dehli, India - Suspected the Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist group
The Homeland Minster of India, Shivraj Patil, has made know the Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist group could realize attempts against the nuclear plants in the Indian territory. "Our nuclear plants -the Minister... more
AirlineseasyJet agrees with Pecoraro Scanio
London, United Kingdom - On air traffic gas carbon emissions
easyJet says it agrees with Italian Environment Minister, Pecoraro Scanio, who asked for a direct dialogue with carriers about air traffic gas carbon emissions procedures and standards. "We consider... more
AirportsGrottaglie: the new runway will be ready in mid-December
Taranto, Italy - Works will end before forecasts
The adjustment works of Grottaglie airport runway (South Italy) will end by mid-December. The 1700 meters have become 3200 meters in order to allow the B-747 Large Cargo Freighter to land, as the Boeing... more
Civil aviationAmerican airports are crowded for the Thanksgiving day
New York, USA - Thousands of citizens move to reach the families
America celebrates today its Thanksgiving day and thousands of people are predicted to be moving and travelling in all the main airports of the Country. Since yesterday until next Sunday many Americans... more
Military aviationChina will supply Pakistan of JF-17 Fighters
Islamabad, Pakistan - The first two will come delivered within March 23, 2007
In the Spring 2007, China will supply Pakistan of first modern JF-17 Fighters and the announce has been made known by the Marshal Khalid Chaudhri of the Pakistani Air Force. "The first two aircraft... more
AirlinesRyanair opens in Madrid
Madrid, Spain - With 14 destinations
Ryanair launched today its activities at the Madrid-Barajas airport. The Spanish airport will be Irish low-cost airline's hub for 14 destinations. The Spanish aeronautic authorities have spread information... more
AirlinesThe Air France-KLM low-cost airline
Paris, France - EUR 20m investment
EUR 20m is the money that Air France-KLM Group will invest to create a new low-cost subsidiary, transavia.com France, which will be operative in 2007 on Orly airport, as we previously said (see AVIONEWS... more
AirlinesNuremberg-Moscow flight by Air Berlin
Moscow, Russia - From December 21
Air Berlin will link the "Domodedovo" Airport in Moscow to Nuremberg, Germany, with six weekly flights: starting from December 21, there will be three weekly flights in each direction. Air Berlin will... more
DefenseBelarus: a train freight with S-300 air defense missiles is arrived in the Capital
Brest, Belarus - They will be displaced near Grodno
The Defense Minister of Belarus, Leonid Maltsev, today has made known that a train freight with S-300 air defense missiles is arrived in the Capital. "They are next-generation missiles and will be displaced... more
AirlinesMyAir.com: 14 new routes from Italy
Milan, Italy - First 50 tickets will cost 1 cent up to November 27
As from February 15, 2007 MyAir.com will launch 14 new routes from all Italy, for a total of 94 flights. In particular, the flights activated will be: from Bergamo-Orio al Serio towards Bordeaux, Lille,... more
Fair and shows"Indodefence 2006 Expo & Forum" (4): Eurocopter-PTDI agreement
Jakarta, Indonesia - A Teaming Framework Agreement
Eurocopter signed an agreement at the Jakarta's “Indodefence 2006” with Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). It is a Teaming Framework Agreement which strengthen the thirty-year cooperation between the two... more
AirlinesRogliano resigns from MaxJet CEO
New York, USA - He will be replaced by Bill Stockbridge
Surprising discharge in the leadership of MaxJet, the all business carrier which connects the United States to the United Kingdom. The CEO, Gary Rogliano, has abandoned his role, which will be occupied... more
AirlinesEurofly presents the new Rome-New Delhi flights
Rome, Italy - As from January 15, 2007
The new flight by Eurofly, from Rome-Fiumicino to New Delhi, has been presented to the press. The connection will start on January 15, 2007, will have a frequency of three times per week, on Monday, Wednesday... more
DefenseNorth Korea accuses USA they have led aerial exercises
Pyongyang , North Korea - Other times these accuses have been launched
The North Korea has accused the United States to having done aerial exercises to increase the attack capabilities against North Korea. "More than 150 planes, included F-10s and A-10s of USAF 7th Wing have... more
AirlinesQantas is growing in China
Sydney, Australia - The Australian carrier will increase its routes between Australia and Hong Kong
Qatar Airways has announced it has introduced six additional flights on the route between Australia and Hong Kong for the period between February 14th and 23rd on the occasion of a Chinese feast because... more
IndustrySikorsky and Lockheed challenge the CSAR-X tender result
Washington, USA - The two companies lost the tender against the Boeing's helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin challenged the USAF's decision to choose Boeing CH-47 Chinook for its Search and Rescue helicopter fleet (CSAR-X). Sikorsky wants to assure that the features of... more
AirlinesEurofly in talks with Profilo
Milan, Italy - The Spinnaker Fund could cede a share
Profilo Management Company confirmed informal talks with Eurofly to evaluate possible industrial integration operations. The majority shareholder owns 44.16% of the company's capital stock with Profilo... more
CuriositiesFirst golf match in the space
Rome, Italy - The Russian cosmonaut of ISS launched in orbit a golf ball
A record "drive" for the Russian astronaut Mikhail Tiourine, who launched a golf ball in orbit in the space from the International Space Station (ISS). It has been made from an external stair of the Russian... more
AirportsMoratti: Malpensa will have 20 million more passengers
Milan, Italy - A boosting project for the airport
The Mayor of Milan, Letizia Moratti, said that Malpensa airport will double its traffic by 2010, adding 20 million new passengers. The Milan airport will also increase its efficiency and improve its accessibility,... more
ReportFirefighting planes against the fires in Australia
Canberra, Australia - The fires of large zones are very serious
Several big fires are threatening Australia and there have been the first victim. The New Galles, Victoria and southern Australia are in the grip of dangerous fires to extinguish which thousand of men... more