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Civil aviationStar Alliance. Winter schedule 2011-2012: 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports
Milan, Italy - 34 destinations, 9 of them intercontinental, served directly from Italy
The 19 airlines of the alliance present in Italy on 27 total belonging Star Alliance, with the new Winter schedule, operate 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports non-stop towards 34 destinations,... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 fitted with "Sharklets" prepares for flight-tests
Toulouse, France - These devices will reduce fuel burn by up to 3.5%
Airbus has completed the installation of the first set of "Sharklet" on A-320 test airplane (MSN 001), ready for the campaign of flight test that will be made in the next weeks. "Sharklets", which have... more
IndustryEurocopter ended the program to optimize its logistics chain
Marignane, France - Marignane center reorganized and created a new facility into the Florides industrial park
Eurocopter has inaugurated its new logistics platform at its industrial site in Marignane, marking the end to an innovative program to re-engineer the Group’s entire logistics chain and implement a flexible, h... more
IndustryAeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft fleet performs 1,000 commercial flights
Moscow, Russia - The carrier currently operates with three models
Aeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet accumulated 1,000 commercial flights. The jubilee flight SU824 was performed by the aircraft named after Mikhail Vodopyanov (RA 89003, MSN 95008) on route St Petersburg–Moscow on... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane: EC requests to comply with rules on airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - To Austria, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg
"The European Commission has yesterday requested Austria, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg to adopt national legislation to implement EU rules to ensure that airport charges are transparent and non-discriminatory.... more
CargoItalian Development Cooperation sends a cargo airplane to Kinshasa
Rome, Italy - The supplies consist of 31 medical kits, worth about 180,000 Euros
A commercial cargo plane containing supplies provided by Italian Development Cooperation left the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) at Brindisi yesterday, headed for Kinshasa. The... more
Fair and showsFrom 6 to 8 December 2011 UAS TAAC Conference
New Mexico, USA - The role of UAS technology in military and civil sector
From December 6th till the 8th, at the "Tamaya Hyatt Regency Hotel" in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, the "New Mexico State University Physical Laboratories" will be holding the 13th annual UAS TAAC conference... more
Science and technologyUAV aircraft equipment: a rich expanding market
London, UK - More specialised capabilities and advanced technology requested from these drones
The global surge in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in recent years has brought great strides in their development and spending on sensors, radar, cameras, signals intelligence (Signit), detection,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica's board meeting scheduled for 1 December
Rome, Italy - According to the company's statement
"Finmeccanica announced that the Board of Directors has been convened for 1 December 2011 at 4:30pm, at the Registered office in Rome, Piazza Monte Grappa 4, and will follow the below agenda: - Revision... more
AerospaceTelemetry data sent from the Phobos Grunt probe decrypted (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - After some initial problems of deciphering the data received from the European Space Agency at Perth Station
A Russian official announced that the engineers were able to decipher the encrypted data sent from the Russian Phobos Grunt spacecraft and were received yesterday at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: in the name of the Italian population, resign....
Rome, Italy - A question of methods and merits
These days we have been able to witness the dance between Finmeccanica President and his wife. In order to clear the way from any alleged collusion or possible secret plots, useful only to confuse us... more
DefenseMoscow assigns 30 billion dollars to the Army for the purchase of weapons in 2012
Moscow, Russia - 120 billion will be spent in the next 3 years
After Russian President Dmitry Medvdev's statements declared yesterday regarding his intention to deploy "advanced offensive weapon systems" on the European borders, a "Cold War" atmosphere can be felt.... more
Press releaseENAC: the general manager of the Agency, Quaranta, nominated for ECAC
Rome, Italy - Focal Point for the Training within the coordination committee
"The National Civil Aviation Agency (ENAC) announced that Alessio Quaranta, general manager of ENAC, from September a member of the Coordination Committee of ECAC, European Civil Aviation Conference, was... more
DefenseMedvedev threatens "Advanced offensive weapon systems" deployment on European borders
Moscow, Russia - Moscow wants more guarantees on the positioning of the European missile shield
On November 22, 2011, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking ahead of a NATO ministerial meeting to be held in Brussels on 7-8 December, stated that Russia could deploy "advanced offensive weapon... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero to Russian market: delivered the first of six P-180 aircraft
Genoa, Italy - Contracts with JSC Flight Inspections and Systems
Piaggio Aero announced at the "Dubai Air Show" the delivery of the first P-180 Avanti II aircraft to JSC FIS, the Russian company which provides Flight Inspection and calibration services. JSC FIS... more
IndustryFinal assembly of first THAI A-380 airplane began
Blagnac, France - The airline will become the ninth operator of the "Skies giant"
The assembly of the first A-380 for Thai Airways International (THAI), -that once received the airplane will become the ninth operator- has now commenced at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. The... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on military spending and the acquisition of F-35 aircraft
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Augusto Di Stanislao (IdV)
"Addressed to the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. - To know - given that: with only two Decree-Law issued between July and September (Decree-Law No. 78 ratified by Law No.111 of... more
Military aviationUS Air Force continues UAV operators training
Washington, USA - A very requested specialisation, even on battlefields
The US Air Force (USAF) announced that it intends to continue with the training of RPA operators able to control UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - remotely piloted aircraft) at a distance, addressing them... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Israeli F-16 aircraft activities in Decimomannu (Sardinia)
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Augusto Di Stanislao (IDV)
"Addressed to the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Health. - To know - given that: On November 14, 2011, 'Peacereporter.net' published an article entitled 'Italia, la base delle vergogna'. The news... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Finmeccanica Group contracts signed with Panama, the gift of Italian patrol boats, the links between Pozzessere and Minister Mulino
Rome, Italy - Presented by Senator Elio Lannutti (IDV)
"Addressed to the Ministers of Economy and Finance and Defence - Given that: In June 2010 the President of the Italian Council of Ministers Silvio Berlusconi and President of the Republic of Panama... more
AirportsAci Europe: European airports making strides in reducing their CO2
Brussels, Belgium - Four different levels of accreditation
ACI EUROPE today released an update on its flagship climate change initiative, Airport Carbon Accreditation. The institutionally endorsed programme independently assesses and recognises airports’ e... more
IndustryLM: roll-out of the first international F-35 airplane
Fort Worth, Usa - The jet is scheduled to be delivered in 2012
The first international Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35 Lightning II aircraft rolled out of the factory Sunday evening. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence will use the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: instability condition on southern regions persists
Rome, Italy - Civil protection department has issued another notice of adverse weather conditions
Low-pressure continues to be stationed on Italy's southern regions bringing instability conditions on Ionic regions. On the basis of forecasts available, the Department of Civil Protection (DPC) has... more
IndustryPiaggio sells the hundredth Avanti in USA
Clearwater, USA - The Italian company strengthens its sales on American market and extends business to China
Piaggio Aero has delivered the hundredth P-180 to Avantair, which already has a fleet of 57 specimens. The announcement of the purchase has been communicated by CEO of Piaggio Aero, John Bingham and CEO... more
CargoUPS applies a digital customs clearance system to air cargo
Milan, Italy - Saving time, costs and paper significantly
UPS announced that it has extended the electronic customs clearance of goods system, already in use by the parcels' section clients, to air cargo services customers. The new service is available in more... more
IndustryAirbus predicts Nordic carriers require over 420 aircraft between 2011 and 2030
Blagnac, France - Growth and replacement needs for more eco-efficient aircraft. A contract worth US$38.6bn
According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Nordic airlines are predicted to require 424 new passenger aircraft between 2011 and 2030 with a value of US$ 38.6 billion. These new aircraft... more
Civil aviationEruption. Situation worsened for flights to and from Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay - Many flights cancelled. The problem could persist for hours
Once again, Carrasco International Airport (Montevideo) has cancelled several flights due to an intensified eruption of the "Puyehue" volcano. Laura Vanoli, Uruguay chief aeronautical meteorologist... more
IndustryLockheed Martin received a contract for the development of the IRST system
Florida, Usa - Scheduled to achieve Initial Operating Capability in 2016
Yesterday, November 22, 2011, Lockheed Martin received a contract for the development of the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor system to be installed on Boeing F-18/EF fighter jets used by the US... more
Press releaseItalian Economy and Finance Ministry: Massimo Garbini new sole Managing Director ENAV
Rome, Italy - For the three-year period 2011-2013
"Yesterday, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that following the dismissal of the entire Board of Directors of ENAV (National Flight Assistance Society) due to the resignation of the... more
AerospaceTMA-22 space-shuttle landed in Kazakhstan
Moscow, Russia - Rotation on board the ISS
The Russian space-shuttle TMA-22 successfully landed yesterday at 6:25am Moscow time near the town of Arkalyik, in Kazakhstan. The Expedition 29 has transported to Earth the long mission cosmonauts Sergey... more
AirlinesTransport by airplane. The new European "Black list" presented
Brussels, Belgium - Albania cancelled from the list thanks to Italy's intervention on security controls
The new main points that feature on the updated European "black list" is that Albanian airlines will be able to operate in the European skies. The decisive intervention of Italy, which will give greater... more
Press releaseIATA: building partnerships for innovation in African Aviation
Marrakech, Morocco - To the challenges in the region: security, environmental sustanability and infrastructure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a renewed focus on aviation safety to help Africa reap the benefits of aviation connectivity. The organization also called for a strong... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: weather disturbance persists on centre-south
Rome, Italy - To persist until tomorrow
The weather disturbance that has effected the centre-southern Italian regions for the last two days will persist until tomorrow and will continue to cause widespread conditions of instability on ionic... more
Science and technologyE-volo: the mini-helicopter that could become the flying car of the future (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - It is called "E-Volo" and weighs 80 kilos
The 16-rotor electric multicopter prototype called "E-Volo" (named after its manufacturing company e-volo), weighs 80 kilos and could revolutionize the way we travel and not only. It is a mini-helicopter... more
Airports"Amsterdam Airport Schiphol" awarded best international airport, according to a US magazine
Amsterdam, Holland - Flights to and from the United States
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has once again been honoured with Executive Travel Magazine's 'Leading Edge Award' - a title also conferred in 2008 and 2009. Readers of this US magazine, published by American... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force will have 90 extra helicopters and airplanes in 2012 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Some will be new, others refurbished
Colonel Vladimir Brik, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, today announced that Russian Air Force will receive 90 new machines in 2012, including aircraft and helicopters. More details as follows. A... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft and strikes in Italy: havoc expected on 2 December
Rome, Italy - Three protests expected on the same day
According to the Italian Ministry of Transport announcement, it seems that Friday, December 2 will be a difficult day for the aviation sector. Alitalia-CAI flight attendants will strike from 10:00am... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft: FFS in Zhukovsky ready for training
Zhukovsky, Russia - The simulator is currently available to provide first class training
The new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft is ready to start training for Russian pilots. The FFS, produced by French manufacturer Thales, is a highly technologically... more
AirlinesAlitalia: three new A-319 aircraft and the first two new E-175 enter the fleet
Rome, Italy - Airbus will be named after famous authors while Embraer will be named for national parks
In the last two weeks, five new aircraft have joined Alitalia's fleet: three A-319 and two Embraer E-175. The three new A-319 with 138 seats have been baptized "Italo Svevo", "Italo Calvino" and "Giuseppe... more
DefenseMedvedev: Russia will a lot of money on weapons without precedents
Moscow, Russia - Foreign technology will be considered too
During yesterday's meeting with the military ground forces leaders held in Vladikavkaz, southern Russia, the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated that: "There is no doubt, we will continue to equip... more
Airports"Leonardo da Vinci" airport: Italy lights up
Rome, Italy - Aeroporti di Roma's commitment continues
Aeroporti di Roma's (ADR-airport management company) commitment as an ambassador for culture and Italian DNA in the world continues. After the inauguration of the exhibition "Il Genio di Leonardo", the... more
IndustryLockheed Martin demonstrates Advanced Airborne Border Surveillance in Europe
Denver, Usa - Intelligence & Surveillance Capabilities showcased at "FRONTEX"
During a recent European exercise, Lockheed Martin (LM) demonstrated advanced border surveillance capabilities from an optionally piloted vehicle. LM and its team showcased how traditional defense focused... more
CuriositiesReclining airplane seats? Fights on board!
Rome, Italy - When the "Nap" of passenger in front of you during a trip turns into a nightmare ...
The frenetic pace with which today's life is faced makes us all more litigious, in fact, this is confirmed by the news that we read about or hear on TV. Anything can lead to a quarrel, starting from a... more
Military aviationIsrael and the acquisition programme of new F-35 aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - To reorganise its combat aircraft fleet by 2016
Last Friday, November 18, 2011, Israeli defense officials declared that the Tel Aviv government intends to proceed with the acquisition programme of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. Israel is trying to... more
AirlinesGulf Air expands code-share partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US
Manama, Bahrain - National carrier now offers more than 500 daily flights to 62 US cities
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has further expanded its code-share partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US to its network. With the expanded codeshare... more
AirportsSEA: at Milan-Malpensa, the first anti-smog Coverlite treated pavement
Milan, Italy - The experiment involved the arrivals area of Terminal 1 of the airport
Smog can be fought on the road as well. SEA (Management Company of Milan's airports), tackling environmental issues, decided to try for the first time in an Italian port, an innovative product that can... more
AirlinesDelta announced seasonal connections for Summer 2012
Milan, Italy - As from 2 June 2012 direct non-stop flights Rome-Detroit, Venice-Atlanta and Pisa-New York
Delta Air Lines announced that as from next June 2, 2012 its joint venture with Alitalia will be effective and will operate direct non-stop seasonal flight: Rome-FCO/Detroit (daily); Venice-"Marco Polo"/Atlanta... more
DefenseSupply of 24 refurbished F-16C/D aircraft to Indonesia
Washington, USA - Potential embarrassment for America in regards to Taiwan
At the end of the "Asia-Pacific Summit" held recently in Bali, US President Barack Obama (who extended his visit by some days) and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last Saturday 19 November,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): heavy rain on South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - New announcement issued
The north-African disturbance that has been affecting Sardinia in the past hours will reach to most of the southern regions. On the basis of forecasts available, the Department of Civil Protection issued... more
AirlinesJet Airways takes delivery of 100th aircraft
Milan, Italy - It's a B-737/800NG model
Jet Airways, India’s international airline, has achieved a major milestone — the induction of the 100th aircraft into its fleet. The airline accepted a brand new, Next Generation B-737/800 with sky int... more