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AirlinesBritish Airways announced Winter schedule
Rome, Italy - More flights to Brazil, South Africa, Florida, Saudi Arabia, Caribbean and Mexico
As from last Sunday, 30 October, British Airways started operating its Winter schedule throughout the company's network. Flights to Rio de Janeiro and the Cape Town have been doubled; it will also increase... more
CuriositiesTop 10 list of animals found on board aircraft
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner illustrates a series of curious episodes that startled crew members and passengers
Snakes, monkeys, leopards: some try by chance and some try illegally -to carry anything on planes. Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), portal for the search of on-line cheap flights, has collected some... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy All Saints’ Day to everybody
Rome, Italy - The agency, after a short break, will begin again the normal activity on Wednesday November 2nd
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers and readers that will be closed next Monday, October 31 on the occasion of the All Saints Day on Tuesday, November 1st. The agency will start again the normal... more
AirlinesVueling launches new flights Florence-Barcelona
Milan, Italy - As from 25 March 2012
Vueling, the new generation airline, announced the start of operations at the airport of Florence, with a direct daily flight to Barcelona, in service from March 25, 2012. Florence is an important step... more
AirportsItaly. GESAC: passenger traffic from Naples fore-casted for the "All Saints" long week-end
Naples, Italy - From 28 October to 2 November
As from today, Friday 28 October, till Wednesday, November 2 around 90,000 passengers will transit the airport of Naples: 50,000 on domestic flights, 33,000 international ones and 7,000 charter flights. London,... more
ReportUN Security Council voted to end the mandate for military action in Libya
Rome, Italy - NATO is studying new ways to help the National Transitional Council
It's the end of another chapter in the war against Muammar Gaddafi's regime: finally, the UN Security Council has voted to end the mandate for international military action in Libya. Security Council... more
Government actsItalian motion about ASI, Space exploration and Cosmic project
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Mauro Pili (PDL)
"The Chamber, Given that: the new Italian technologies for human space exploration represent a particularly innovative system for the country which could be an interesting development opportunity... more
AirlinesUS carriers: third-quarter results conclude on a mostly positive note
Rome, Italy - Only United Continental's shares fell nearly 2 percent
The airline industry is on the mend after a decade-long downturn that sent several carriers into bankruptcy. But even as soaring fuel costs and economic gloom threaten to disrupt the recovery, carriers... more
Press releaseFarnesina (2): organised a humanitarian flight to Turkey
Rome, Italy - Supplies being sent for the communities hit by the earthquake in Turkey
Italian Development Cooperation has organised a humanitarian flight to take essential supplies for the people affected by the severe earthquake that hit the eastern part of the country on Sunday 23 October.... more
IndustryLM: first production model F-35B airplane makes first flight
Fort Worth, Usa - Sixth F-35A delivered to Eglin Air Force Base
BF-6, the first F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) production aircraft for the US Marine Corps, made its inaugural flight on Oct. 25, marking yet another significant milestone in the F-35 program.... more
IndustryTransaero Airlines commits to purchase four A-380 airplanes
Toulouse, France - First model customer in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for purchase four A-380 aircraft. The agreement was signed by Olga Pleshakova, Transaero Airlines C... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo: SACBO's extraordinary assembly approved changes to the statute
Bergamo, Italy - Met in a second session during which all members were present
SACBO's (Bergamo's airport management society) extraordinary meeting of shareholders reunited in a second session at the "Il Caravaggio" airport in Bergamo-Orio al Serio, at the presence of all members,... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question regarding the involvement of Italian Armed Forces with Gheddafi's death
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"Addressed to the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. - To know - given that: on 22 October 2011, the newspaper 'Il Resto del Carlino' published an article entitled 'Raid contro Gheddafi:... more
ConferencesItalian Air Force. "SESAR and the Military" conference in Venice
Rome, Italy - Organized by CESMA, it analyzed the impact that the "SES" implementation will have on the Air Forces
"The conference with the title 'SESAR and the Military. Implications of the Single European Sky Implementation on the Military Air Component' has taken place today, Friday October 28, in Venice at the... more
IndustrySuper Tucano aircraft certified by FAA
Sao Paulo, Brazil - New business opportunities for Embraer
The Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprop is the technologically most advanced airplane in its category and it was finally certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),... more
IndustryBoeing aims at aircraft sale to African airlines
Cape Town, South Africa - The estimate: 800 new airplanes within next 20 years
Boeing, one of the world's biggest airplane manufacturers, has identified the African continent as a market ripe with potential, declaring its order book filled with an increasing number of African clients... more
Press releaseTelephone call between Italian Minister Frattini and the Turkish one Davutoglu
Rome, Italy - Italy is ready to send essential supplies by airplane for the people affected by the quake
Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had a friendly phone conversation yesterday evening with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu. Minister Frattini personally informed his Turkish counterpart... more
OccurrencesDutch charter plane forced to abort take-off because of a bird-strike
Goa, India - No-one was injured
A Dutch charter plane -Boeing 767 with 263 passengers on board- en route to Sri Lanka was forced to make an emergency landing soon after take-off because of a bird-strike. The bird, that was tucked... more
IndustryAirbus: JetBlue signs firm order for 40 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - Deal formalizes commitment announced in June
JetBlue Airways has finalized its firm order for 40 A-320neo (new engine option) aircraft previously announced at the "Paris Air Show" in June. The airline has not yet unveiled its engine selection for... more
AerospaceSukhoi T-50: the third prototype of the fifth generation aircraft close to take-off
Rome, Italy - The fighter in the two final stages of completion
Last Wednesday, a Russian military industry source declared that third prototype Sukhoi T-50 fifth generation aircraft is close to make its first take-off. The T-50 -Russia's first new major warplane... more
IndustryChinese airline signed a conditional purchase agreement for six Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen aircraft
Toronto, Canada - The transaction includes options on an additional five airplanes
Bombardier Aerospace, one of the-largest airplane manufacturer in the world, has just today the "Tell Award" for the most significant technology project in Switzerland in recognition of its product development... more
Fair and shows"Aerospace & Defense Meetings 2011" ended today in Turin
Turin, Italy - More than 8,000 meetings organised; 1 out of 5 will turn into business
For the third consecutive time, the "Aerospace & Defense Meetings" held between yesterday and today at the "Oval Lingotto" in Turin has been a success. During these two days, the only international... more
HelicoptersEurocopter begins construction of a new industrial facility in the Mexican State of Querétaro
Querétaro, Mexico - For production of aerostructures and components
A groundbreaking ceremony last Tuesday marked the official start of construction work on Eurocopter’s new manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico, which will manufacture aeronautical components and su... more
Finance and economyLM announces third quarter 2011 results
Bethesda, Usa - Net sales grew 7 percent to $12.1 billion
Lockheed Martin (LM) announced yersterday third quarter 2011 results. Following the figures: - Net sales grew 7 percent to $12.1 billion - Earnings from continuing operations grew 19 percent to... more
AirlineseasyJet to open a base in Lisbon
London, UK - Operational by Summer season 2012
easyJet today confirmed that it will open its 23rd base in Lisbon, with destinations appealing to both to business and leisure passengers. The initial operations will commence with five new services, Copenhagen,... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports third-quarter results 2011
Chicago, Usa - A summary of the figures
Boeing reported yesterday the third-quarter results. Following, the summary of the figures - Earnings per share of $1.46 reported on revenue of $17.7 billion - Backlog grew to $332 billion, including... more
AirlinesBrazil. Azul signed a contract for the purchase of 11 E-195 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The airline aims at owning the largest fleet of E-Jets in South America
Embraer and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras signed a contract for the purchase of 11 E-195 jets whose deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013. The transaction, that increases the airline's total orders... more
ReportChina to USA: "Stop sale of arms and upgrades for fighter aircraft to Taiwan"
Beijing, China - Undermined Sino-US military relations, according to Chinese Defense Ministry
The US government announced in late September its decision to sell arms valued 5.85 billion dollars to Taiwan - including upgrades for 145 of Taiwan's fighter aircraft- although United States had promised... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: operating profit of EUR 578 m from the beginning of the year
Milan, Italy - For the year ahead the Company is initially preparing for slower growth rates in passenger and freight traffic
"Deutsche Lufthansa AG generated a stable operating profit of EUR 578 m in the first nine months of the current year, representing a drop of 5.6 per cent that brought the figure only just below that of... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: Italy and Japan together in Space
Rome, Italy - Enhanced collaboration between the two countries
A delegation of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), led by president Enrico Saggese, has visited Tokyo for the "Italy in Japan" event (25 to 27 October 2011). ASI and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)... more
Fair and shows"Aerospace & Defense Meetings": Alessandro barberis, president CCIAA Turin
Turin, Italy - Piedmont: a district of approximately 12,500 employees in the aerospace sector and a turnover of around 2.6 billion Euros
Piedmont is the third region after Lombardy and Campania with the largest number of employees in the aerospace sector and 300 companies in the sector. In fact, Italy is the sixth country in the world and... more
ConferencesBenedetto Marasà explains the functioning of the Italian Enac crisis Hall (VIDEO)
Rome, Itally - The managament of an emergency simulation for AVIONEWS
Benedetto Marasà, vice CEO Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), explains to AVIONEWS the functioning of the Enac crisis Hall, inaugurated yesterday 25 October 2011. In particular, Marasà simulates t... more
Press releaseAlitalia: positive balance of 21 million Euros in the first 9 months
Rome, Italy - In the third trimester, revenues registered show a growth of 12%, net positive balance of 69million Euros and an operating profit of 90 million Euros
"Alitalia Board of Directors - 'Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA' , chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met today in Rome, to discuss the results as at September 30, 2011, of the consolidated Group and illustrated... more
Fair and shows"Aerospace and Defense Meetings" started in Turin
Turin, Italy - Third edition of the "Oval Lingotto" convention until tomorrow
360 stands, 470 participating companies, 110 buyers represented by 70 purchasing managers and 360 suppliers, from 23 different Countries of origin and over 6,000 appointments fixed. These are the principal... more
AerospaceRosat satellite: yet unknown if debris hit the Earth
Rome, Italy - Since Sunday, no reports
The Rosat satellite re-entered the atmosphere on last Saturday above South Asia's Bay of Bengal, but it remains unclear how much, if any, of its debris actually reached the sea's surface. Most of the 21-year-old... more
AirlinesAir Berlin forced to delay 19 orders
Berlin, Germany - The airline undertakes a cost-reduction programme
Air Berlin, Germany's number two airline, had been forced to delay orders of 19 planes: 11 Airbus A-320 and eight Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline, which is undertaking a cost-reduction programme up... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines celebrates 40 years of activity in Italy
Milan, Italy - Serving on Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa airports
Singapore Airlines (SIA), carrier with a network of destinations in all world and operating in Italy on Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa airports, celebrates its 40 years of activity in the Country. Its... more
OccurrencesLufthansa. Emergency landing in Russia
Yakaterinburg, Russia - Smoke from the gallery, the cause
Yesterday a Lufthansa plane made an emergency landing in Russia after smoke was found spreading from the gallery. The Airbus, a Frankfurt-bound A-320 plane carrying 116 passengers and six crew members,... more
ReportANA's Aero Dreamliner has operated its first commercial flight today
Hong Kong, Chinese Republic - Regular landing at Hong Kong after taking off from Tokyo, Japan
The first commercial flight of the B-787 Dreamliner, operated by the launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways), has been operated today from Tokyo-Narita to Hong Kong, with 252 passengers on board, crew... more
HelicoptersRussia. Rosaviatsia denies Mi-8 helicopters grounding
Moscow, Russia - MAK recommended modifications at the model
Rosaviatsia, Russian civil aviation authority, denies Mil Mi-8 helicopters grounding order following the declarations by the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK), a Cis flight safety authority. Few days... more
AirlinesTransaero plans to acquire ?-380 and B-747/800 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The carrier will purchase business version of B-737/500
Transaero plans to acquire ?-380s. It has been stated by CEO of the airline, Olga Pleshakova, in her interview to Kommersant. Today the airline operates B-737s, 747s, 767s, 777s and ?u-214s. The... more
AccidentsYemen. Military aircraft crashed
Aden, Yemen - Four persons killed
Yesterday October 25 a Yemeni military cargo plane crashed while landing at the Al-Anad base in Lahej. The aircraft, exploded upon hitting the runway, was carrying 15 people on board; the victims are... more
OccurrencesQatar aircraft violated Slovak airspace because of radio failure
Bratislava , Slovakia - Two Slovak jet fighters escorted the airplane to Hungary
Diffused only yesterday the news that on October 22, in the morning, a Qatari passenger liner en route from London to Doha entered the Slovak airspace with no permissions of the Slovak air traffic controllers... more
Airports"Gold ATM" in the public area of the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - Everyone can access it
"One year after the launch of the first Gold ATM ("cash for gold") in Italy, installed at "Il Caravaggio" airport in Bergamo-Orio al Serio, it will now be possible to effect purchase transactions by everyone,... more
Weather forecastsItalian Civil Defense: bad weather, the Operations Committee monitors the evolution of the situation
Rome, Italy - Updated at 9:00am today, 26 October 2011
The Operations Committee, convened by the head of the Civil Defense Department, together with the prefectures, regions and local civil protection departments, is constantly monitoring the situation and... more
AerospaceGlonass. Russia to add four navigation satellites
Moscow, Russia - The launch on November 4
Russia is planning to launch four Glonass navigation satellites, in addition to the 28 ones already in orbit, in November. Three Glonass-M satellites will be delivered to orbit by a Proton-M carrier... more
OccurrencesRyanair: window repaired by adhesive tape
London, UK - The emergency landing for safety reasons twenty minutes later
New occurrence for Ryanair, one of the most important low-cost airlines, based in Dublin, this time accused for having authorized a Riga-bound aircraft from London-Stansted to take off with a cockpit window... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw is ready for Winter operations
Warsaw, Poland - Thanks to its state-of-the-art snow-removal equipment
Thanks to its state-of-the-art snow-removal equipment "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw can maintain smooth operation even in heavy snowfall from runways and airplanes. According to data from the Polish Institute... more
CuriositiesThe highest (and lowest) airports in the world
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner tours the runways situated at the most elevated heights
"Winter is coming and the cold season has now arrived, but the desire to go on holiday remains. Skyscanner, the portal that compares low-cost flights, presents the ranking of the world's highest airports.... more
ConferencesItalian ENAC Crisis Hall (3): AVIONEWS interviewed Alessio Quaranta and Franco Gabrielli (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the inauguration of the Hall
The inauguration of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Agency) Crisis Hall was held this morning at the headquarters in Via Gaeta (Rome). The presentation of the new office was hosted by the president of... more