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AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (3): Ryanair
Rome, Italy - New routes especially from Rome-Ciampino
The low-cost airline Ryanair has launched new routes to and from Italy, departing from Rome-Ciampino: Rome-Ciampino/Genoa, active since last October 30. Rome-Ciampino/Bordeaux, started last October... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (2): easyJet
Rome, Italy - New strategies
The British carrier easyJet announced the expansion of its network, opening the 23rd base in Lisbon. Five routes, including the direct connection with Venice, in addition to scheduled flights to Amsterdam,... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy: Vueling
Rome, Italy - Expands its network especially on Pisa and Naples
Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline, makes Italy a key part of its network, connecting the country to the rest of the world thanks to cheap flights and routes in continuous expansion. Top management... more
IndustryVolaris signs MoU for 44 A-320 Family aircraft, including 30 A-320neo
Toulouse, France - All-Airbus low-cost carrier is first to order eco-efficient models in Mexico
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 eco-efficient A-320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A-320neo and 14 A-320 Family airplanes. The order makes Volaris the first... more
Fair and showsHelicopters: contract signed between "Sikorsky Aerospace Services" and "Royal Saudi Land Force Aviation Command"
Dubai, EAU - To upgrade the Black Hawk helicopter fleet
"Sikorsky Aerospace Services', a subsidiary of "United Technologies Corporation", has signed a contract with "Aviation Royal Saudi Land Force Command" (RSLFAC) yesterday November 16 during the "Dubai Air... more
Conferences"Unmanned Aircraft System" conference being held in London between 16-17 November
London, UK - The principal companies specialized in manufacturing unmanned aircraft will meet at a workshop
The "Unmanned Aircraft System" conference being held in London (16-17 November), presented the latest news for the unmanned aircraft (UAV) industry, the most dynamic community within the aviation sector. The... more
Fair and showsCessna: Saudi Arabia as the "Market to Watch" (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - The industry expects that the Citation Latitude and Ten will have success in the Middle East
Cessna Aircraft Company highlights Saudi Arabia as the country to lead the resurgence of the Middle East business aviation market. The same company expects its new ‘Game-changing’ Citation Latitude mid... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": Indian Minister: no government funds will be given to Kingfisher and the other private airlines
Dubai, UAE - Companies have to bring order into their accounts
Valayar Ravi, the Indian civil aviation Minister who visited the "Dubai Air Show" (which ends today) ruled out any form of government aid to private Indian airlines in crisis, first of all Kingfisher Airlines,... more
AirlinesAlitalia and today's strike: regarding the aviation sector, air traffic controllers and airport services workers will abide
Rome, Italy - Inconveniences suffered by passengers limited
The transport strike called by some unions for today Thursday, November 17th from noon to 4:00pm, will affect the aviation sector partially as only air traffic controllers and airport services workers... more
AirportsSAGAT: in October passengers increased by 4% at the airport of Turin
Turin, Italy - Constant growth for the low-cost segment: +22%
Turin airport registered a new month record. In fact, in October, 316,164 passengers transited the airport, a 4% increase over the same period of 2010. Destination Scheduled domestic passengers were... more
Fair and showsEmbraer cuts 2011 outlook
Dubai, UAE - Two possible scenarios for the future
During the "Dubai Air Show 2011", Embraer downgraded its outlook for business jet deliveries in 2011, blaming a downturn in world economy in recent months. Claudio Camelier , vice-president of marketing,... more
Fair and showsBoeing and Oman Air announce order for six B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Order increases its customer base in Middle East
Boeing and Oman Air, the Sultanate of Oman’s flagship carrier, announced an order for six B-787/8 airplanes at the "Dubai Airshow". The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based l... more
Fair and showsTawazun Precision Industries prepares to enter the MBDA Global Supply Chain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - This initial cooperation will pave the way for further business opportunities on both domestic and export markets
Tawazun Precision Industries (TPI), a Tawazun Holding subsidiary specialised in the manufacture of metallic components for Aerospace/Aviation, Defence, and Oil & Gas industries, has entered into an agreement... more
Press releaseThailand returning to normal after the flooding
Rome, Italy - Press release issued by the local tourism authority and Thai Airways
"The situation in Thailand is getting back to normal, after the flood that hit the country last July. Despite the difficult environment caused by floods that have hit the central plains and the northern... more
Press releaseIATA: working together on fuel or air transport
Paris, France - Biofuels are an industry priority
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on stakeholders in the aviation and air transport fuel supply value chains to join together on three critical areas for innovation: safety, environment... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: the airport of Trapani fully operational
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force enables the use of aprons for civil aviation
"At the conclusion of yesterday's meeting regarding operations of the airport of Trapani, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) announced that the Air Force has made available the airport's apron for... more
Fair and showsHelicopters: Ecurocopter reinforces its maintenance, support and commercial presence in the Middle East and Asia
Dubai, UAE - With new agreements announced during this week's "Dubai Airshow"
New agreements announced during this week’s "Dubai Airshow" further enhance Eurocopter’s Middle East and Asia footprint, creating a cooperative maintenance program for Royal Jordanian Air Force AS-332 M1... more
Civil aviationThird EASA ICF in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - From November 15 to 17, 2011
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is organising the third edition of its International Cooperation Forum (ICF) in Singapore from 15 to 17 November 2011. The Forum is being held at the Singapore... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": Rolls-Royce wins Saudi Arabian Airlines order worth up to USD 500m
Dubai, UAE - A V2500 order with Thai Airways; the industry delivers 1,000th Trent 700 engine
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines, worth up to $500m, to provide engines and TotalCare support for four A-330 aircraft already announced and four... more
Fair and showsRR wins order from Garuda Indonesia Airlines at "Dubai Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 selected by Oman Air
Rolls-Royce (RR) has won a $280m order, at list prices, from Garuda Indonesia Airlines for Trent 700 engines to power four A-330 aircraft. In addition, the airline confirmed a previous order for Trent... more
Fair and showsSelex Sistemi Integrati at "Dubai Airshow 2011"
Dubai, UAE - Key Projects in UAE, its presence into the Gulf area and products on show
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, takes part to the 2011 edition of "Dubai Airshow" which takes place within the Airport Expo, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, by displaying a video... more
Fair and showsAirbus at "Dubai Airshow": agreements for A-320neo aircraft in strong growth for a total to 1420 models (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Equal to 211 orders worth USD 20.5 billion
Airbus won a total of 211 orders and commitments at the "12th Dubai Airshow" worth USD 20.5 billion, underlining outstanding demand for the A-320neo aircraft, and again proving its status as the fastest... more
Latest newsWho is Corrado Passera, Italian Transport Infrastructure and Economic Development Minister
Rome, Italy - Appointed by the new Monti Government
Corrado Passera (Como, December 30, 1954) is an Italian banker and manager who has held numerous executive positions in various industries, services and finance. He is currently CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo,... more
ReportItaly. New ministers appointed by Monti: Passera for transport, Di Paola for defense. The list
Rome, Italy - Monti President of the Council of Ministers and interim Minister for the Economy
Professor Mario Monti, according to the list that he has prepared for the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano. Composed of "High caliber experts" only. Monti has been chosen as President of... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-22 docks on the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Three crew members will remain on board for 124 days
The piloted TMA-22 space shuttle took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan last November 14, and docked on the ISS (International Space Station orbiting) successfully at 9.24am Moscow time,... more
PeopleAir Malta: nominated the Chief Officer Organisational Development
Valletta, Malta - Joshua Zammit appointed
Air Malta announced that Joshua Zammit has been appointed Chief Officer Organisational Development, who will be entrusted with building the organisational development function of the airline and developing... more
DefenseWho is Di Paola, Italian Minister for Defense
Rome, Italy - Appointed by the new Monti Government
Giampaolo Di Paola (Torre Annunziata, 15 August 1944) is an Italian admiral, current Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. He was Chief of Staff of Defense from March 10, 2004, until 11 February 2008. He... more
AirlinesAir Malta: air traffic controllers will strike tomorrow 17 November
Valletta, Malta - From noon till 4:00pm in Italy
Air Malta announced that due to air traffic controllers' strike scheduled for Thursday, November 17 from noon till 4:00pm in Italy, the connections to and from Rome will be reprogrammed as follows: KM612... more
Civil aviationItaly. General strike scheduled for tomorrow, comprising transport by aircraft
Rome, Italy - Details on every individual transport sector
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, announced that tomorrow November 17, 2011, a general strike in transport has been scheduled. More details on how the individual sectors will be... more
Fair and showsBell Helicopter reinforces relationship with Horizon Flight Training Academy
Dubai, Uae - With a 407 helicopter
Bell Helicopter’s President & CEO John Garrison presents Hareb Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, CEO for Horizon Flight Training Academy, with a model of a Bell 407 helicopter to recognize the long-standing relationship b... more
HelicoptersRobinson produced 10,000 helicopters
Torrance, Usa - The industry delivered R-44 model
Robinson Helicopter delivered in the last days R-44 S/N 13217, the company’s 10,000th helicopter to come off its production line. A celebration was held at the Torrance factory. Company employees along w... more
Press releaseAviation security: Commission adopts new rules on the use of security scanners at European airports
Brussels, Belgium - The EC has approved a proposal for an EU legal framework on security scanners
Last Monday, 14 November 2011, the European Commission adopted a proposal for an European Union legal framework on security scanners. This legislation allows airports and Member States that wish to use... more
AirlinesArmavia Airlines: new flights from Malpensa, Rome and Venice towards Armenia
Milan, Italy - As from the end of next March
As from the end of next March, the new direct services operated by Armavia Airlines from Milan-Malpensa to Armenia (Yerevan) every Thursday, will start.The carrier will operate direct flights from Venice... more
Fair and showsHumanitarian aid flown to Dubai for “Action Against Hunger”
Dubai, UAE - Airbus Corporate Foundation and MASkargo help fight famine in East Africa
An A-330/200F airplane just delivered to Malaysian airline MASkargo has arrived at Dubai during the Dubai Airshow carrying forty tonnes of high energy food. This flight, facilitated by the Airbus Corporate... more
PeopleCollier remains ACI EUROPE President
Brussels, Belgium - He will become CEO of London City Airport in early 2012
Earlier this afternoon, it was announced that DAA plc (Dublin Airport Authority) Chief Executive and ACI EUROPE President, Declan Collier will become CEO of London City Airport in early 2012. The mandate... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": Airbus signs new orders for aircraft with Spirit Airlines and Qatar Airways
Dubai, UAE - The first one for 75 models and the second for 50 + five A-380
Spirit Airlines and Airbus signed today at the "Dubai Airshow" a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 single-aisle aircraft, comprising 45 A-320neo aircraft (new engine option) and 30 A-320s. The engine... more
HelicoptersEurocopter signed for 25 EC-145T2 helicopters with DRF Luftrettung
Marignane, France - German air rescue organisation will replace the old BK-117 with these ones
Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement last night for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC-145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue o... more
IndustryApache Block III, latest evolution of the attack helicopter among the most lethal
Huntsville, USA - The new version will have 26 new technologies
The latest version of the most lethal attack helicopter used by the US Military is being managed out of "Redstone Arsenal". According to the product manager Lieutenant Colonel Dan Bailey, Apache Block... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy will hit the two major islands
Rome, Italy - As from early tomorrow morning
A confluence of air masses between the channel of Sardinia and the Sicily Strait will take place tomorrow and instability phenomena will reach both Italian islands. According to available forecasts,... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport: airplanes, helicopters and Russian technology at Dubai's air show
Dubai, UAE - The Russian company wants to strengthen its position on Middle East and North African markets
Rosoboronexport, the sole Russian intermediary agency for Russia's exports/imports of defense-related and dual use products, technologies and services is taking part in the "Dubai Air Show 2011", started... more
Airlines20 million Euros for Air Malta
Valletta, Malta - Negotiations at risk
The Maltese government has set aside 20 million Euros for the restructuring of Air Malta under a plan which is currently under scrutiny by the European Commission. The funds are over and above the 51 million... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by sector. Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 699 million (+13%); adj. EBITA: EUR 27 million (+80%)
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67%, respectively) Revenues wer... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 811 million (+1%); adj. EBITA: EUR 65 million (+7%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues totalled EUR 811 million, up EUR 9 million (+1%) versus EUR 802 million for the first nine... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,866 million (nm); Adj. EBITA: EUR -768 million (-1,182%)
Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (Figures for the GIE-ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (Figures for the SuperJet International... more
Fair and showsComlux places first commitment for ACJ-321 airplane
Dubai, UAE - Expands Airbus Corporate Jet family
Comlux The Aviation Group has signed a commitment for an ACJ-321 airplane -the first ever placed with Airbus for the type– expanding the Corporate Jet family. The 321 features the widest and tallest c... more
IndustryFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by sector. Defence Electronics & Security
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 4,291 million (-14%); adj. EBITA: EUR 267 million (-37%)
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati Revenues totalled EUR 4,291 million, down EUR 687 million (-14%) versus EUR 4,978 million for the first nine months of 2010, due... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,750 million (+8%); adj. EBITA: EUR 287 million (+14%)
AgustaWestland. Revenues totalled EUR 2,750 million, up EUR 194 million (+8%) versus EUR 2,556 million for the first nine months of 2010. The increase is due to the different mix of revenues, with the... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's BoD. Breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - The order backlog was EUR 44,811 million
Breakdown of key figures New orders totalled EUR 10,638 million in the first nine months, down EUR 2,841 million (-21%) on the EUR 13,479 million recorded for the first nine months of 2010. This decline... more
Fair and showsAviation Capital Group signs firm order for 30 A-320neo airplanes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Lessors select most modern, fuel efficient aircraft for growth
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the United States based global aircraft leasing company, signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 30 eco-efficient A-320neo Family aircraft today at the "2011 Dubai Airshow".... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica. Third-quarter financial results to 30 September 2011
Rome, Italy - New orders were EUR 10,638 million
Third-quarter financial results to 30 September 2011. NB The 9M11 results reflect the impact of the sale of 45% of Ansaldo Energia on 13 June 2011, date from which Ansaldo Energia has been consolidated... more