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AirlinesNigerian airline Arik Air orders Boeing 747/8 aircraft
Washington, USA - Announced yesterday
The US manufacturer Boeing and the Nigerian carrier announced yesterday that they have signed a contract for two aircraft B-747/8 Intercontinentals, worth 635 million dollars was already recorded in Boeing's... more
Fair and showsAlitalia presented the 2011/2012 Winter netwok at "TTG Incontri"
Rimini, Italy - And "Volovacanze", novelty dedicated to the leisure segment
"Alitalia has presented the news for the 2011/2012 Winter season during the tourism Fair 'TTG' in Rimini. With the new Winter schedule, effective from 30 October, the Alitalia Group will fly to 79 destinations-including... more
AirportsItaly. SAT SpA: "Galilei" airport in Pisa continues to grow
Pisa, Italy - Passengers traffic in September (+7.1%); from the beginning of the year (+11.4%)
SAT - Tuscan airport company "Galileo Galilei" - SpA, which manages the airport of Pisa, reported that in September 2011, the Pisa airport, registered 476,389 transited passengers, traffic increased by... more
Fair and showsItaly. "TTG Incontri": Meridiana fly and Air Berlin presented code-share agreement
Rimini, Italy - New destinations served by both carrier with a unique flight code
On the occasion of the event "TTG" (6-8 October in Rimini), Meridiana fly and Air Berlin have presented this morning during the press-meeting the code-share agreement in which they were announced two new... more
IndustryAzul takes delivery of their first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The Brazilian carrier ordered 30 models with options for additional ten ones
Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras today took delivery in Toulouse of the first ATR-72/600 regional turboprop aircraft to be delivered to a Latin American customer. Fast-growing carrier... more
Fair and showsItaly. Aeroservizi presents Flyplanet.com at "TTG Incontri 2011"
Rimini, Italy - During the Rimini's event
The division of Aeroservizi, Scambioposti, has obtained significant results in 2011 with a turnover of 1,300,000 Euros carrying about 8000 passengers. The activity of scambioposti is dedicated specifically... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2011": unique occasion for business aviation
Las Vegas, USA - Between 10-12 October in Las Vegas
Main operators and industry leaders in the field of business aviation will meet between 10-12 October at "Las Vegas Convention Centre" during the event "NBAA 2011" ("National Business Aviation Association").... more
AirlinesGabon announces creation of a new national airline
Mouila, Gabon - Through a statement of the president
The president of the Central African country of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, announced recently that the government intends to launch a new national airline, which should be operational by next year; currently... more
Civil aviationIATA disappointed with CJEU opinion about Emissions Trading Scheme
Geneva, Switzerland - A final decision is expected later this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its disappointment in the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which did not support the air... more
Defense4 million dollar agreement signed between Venezuela and Russia for military equipment
Moscow, Russia - Both countries confirm collaboration
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced that the government has signed an agreement with Russia for a loan of 4 billion dollars to acquire weapons of the former Soviet power: the signing took place... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENIT convention for the development of minor airports in international circuits
Rome, Italy - For tourists revival; detailed tables attached
"The national authority for civil aviation and ENIT - national tourism agency have signed an agreement aimed at promoting and communicating activities for the relaunch of the smaller airports knowing that... more
ReportNATO debates how long the Libya air war should proceed
Brussels, Belgium - Defined 4 conditions in order to end all fighting
In a two-day debate held in Brussels on 5-6 October, NATO forces outlined the next plans regarding the ending of the mission in Libya; according to declarations made by NATO secretary general Anders Rasmussen,... more
Fair and shows"Turismo Valencia" wins "TTG Incontri 2011"
Rimini, Italy - The entity presented record results achieved in 2011 and projects for next year
"Turismo Valencia", the agency that promotes tourism in the Spanish city, participated in "TTG Incontri" (6-8 October in Rimini), to present to media and operators form the sector the results of the first... more
AirlinesQantas engineers' strike imposes the cancellation of 40 flights
Sydney, Australia - Tension between management and trade-unions increases
A new strike called by the engineers of the Australian company Qantas scheduled for Monday, October 10 at airports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane has forced the carrier to cancel 40 connections and... more
AccidentsMilan and Italy commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Linate tragedy
Milan, Italy - ENAC proclaims one minute silence in airports
Milan prepares to commemorate the October 8, 2001 tragedy which had caused the deaths of 118 persons at the airport of Linate following the clash on ground between an MD-87 aircraft of the Scandinavian... more
AirlinesIAG inaugurates the new domestic airline Iberia Express
Madrid, Spain - To satisfy demand for medium and short range destinations
The board of directors of International Airlines Group (IAG)-a joint venture between British Airways and Iberia-approved yesterday the launch of a new domestic airline, Iberia Express: active from mid-2012,... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: interview Carlo Logli CEO SuperJet International SpA
Rome, Italy - During the "ERA 2011" convention held in Rome
As part of the annual conference "ERA" ("European Regional Airlines") that took place in Rome between 28 and 30 September, AVIONEWS interviewed Carlo Logli, CEO of SuperJet International, a joint-venture... more
Press releaseAviation Safety: another case of "Poor communications" on Central Atlantic
Rome, Italy - AAR-Safety Newsletter (14/11), 6 October 2011
Received and published: "The aircraft accident involving an Air France Airbus which happened on June 1, 2009, even though the investigations have focused attention on many other aspects, the poor state... more
IndustryAirbus: South Pacific carriers will need 736 aircraft worth US$98 billion
Blagnac, France - Demand for larger eco-efficient planes over the next 20 years
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), between 2011 and 2030, carriers in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands region will require 736 new passenger and freighter aircraft (... more
AirlinesAlitalia presentation of EMB-190 aircraft (2). Sabelli criticises the EC Emission Trading System Directive
Rome, Italy - "Wrong directive, whose goals could be shared but its criteria are inconsistent"
This morning Alitalia organised in Rome a press conference to inaugurate the new Embraer EMB-190 aircraft, contract entrusted to the Brazilian industry, following production delays of the regional planes... more
Fair and showsAcropolis Airbus ACJ-319 airplane is exhibited for first time at NBAA
Toulouse, France - Widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, with designer interior
Acropolis Aviation’s Airbus ACJ-319 airplane is being exhibited for the first time at the "NBAA" show (from October 10-12 in Las Vegas), giving visitors the chance to see a designer interior in what i... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: the best ever its Q3 with revenues up 39%
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Equal to USD 1.1 billion
Etihad Airways reported revenues growth of 39 per cent to US$ 1.1 billion (Q3 2010: US$ 785 million) on passenger numbers up 18 per cent to 2.25 million (1.9 million) in the airline’s strongest ever t... more
Press releaseAlitalia presents the new Embraer E-190 aircraft
Rome, Italy - By 2012 the fleet will be totally renewed
The president and CEO of Alitalia, Roberto Colaninno and Rocco Sabelli, have today presented at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport the first new Embraer E-190 aircraft and its fleet development plans. Paulo César... more
IndustryBoeing, Selex Sistemi Integrati partner on future global ATM systems
Washington, Usa - Companies sign MoC for global interoperability
Boeing and SELEX Systemi Integrati, SpA of Italy announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration to work toward compatibility of global air traffic management systems. The companies will seek... more
PeopleJet Airways: Italian branch will be led by General Manager, Gilles Ringwald
Milan, Italy - The airline announces staff reorganisation
Jet Airways, India's international airline, which had launched the first non-stop daily flight Milan-Malpensa/New Delhi, announced a staff restructuring plan of its Italian headquarters, led by general... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: air traffic bulletin June-August 2011
Brussels, Belgium - The Summer months of this year saw a total number of 2.74 million flights in Europe
The Summer months (June to August) of 2011 saw a total number of 2.74 million flights in Europe, which is 1.5% more than the corresponding months of 2010, with an average of 29,784 flights per day. While... more
AirlineseasyJet to open two new bases in France at Nice and Toulouse
London, UK - The airline continues to invest in the French market
easyJet announces today another step in its expansion in France with the opening of two new permanent bases in Nice and Toulouse - its 21st and 22nd network bases - to be operational by Summer season 2012. The... more
Fair and showsCathay Pacific takes off at "TTG Incontri 2011"
Rimini, Italy - The Italian market is considered strategic by the Hong Kong airline
Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed its presence at "TTG Incontri" to reaffirm the Italian market's role considered strategic by the Chinese airline and reveal the new 2012 programme. During the 48th edition... more
Fair and shows"TTG Incontri": more of Italy in Air Europa's development plans
Rimini, Italy - The Hispanic company presents the new Milan-Malpensa flights
As from the 1 November, after less than a month since the new season started, Air Europa will officially start the countdown to its new Winter schedule: twice daily service on the Milan-Malpensa/Madrid. With... more
AirlinesQantas: firm orders for 78 Airbus A-320neo and 32 A-320 airplanes
Blagnac, France - The biggest order in Australian aviation history
Airbus has announced today to have finalised with Qantas a contract for 110 A-320 Family aircraft, to help with the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion plans in the coming years. The firm order for 7... more
Fair and showsItaly. Aerosur returns to "TTG Incontri 2011" and announces improved connections from Italy to Bolivia and South-America
Rimini, Italy - Following an agreement with Alitalia convenient connections
AeroSur, represented in Italy by Aviareps, improve connections from Milan and Rome towards Madrid following an agreement with Alitalia, in fact, it will soon be possible to reach Bolivia with convenient... more
Press releaseSkyTeam launches Round the World Fare promotion
Amsterdam, Holland - Travellers enjoy lower fares to more destinations
"SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, is offering a Round the World fare promotion to celebrate the launch of its Round the World Planner. Depending on the customer’s starting point, discounts r... more
ReportAirbus' facilities in Germany could be a theaters of strikes
Hamburg, Germany - A-320 final assembly capacity at risk
After nearly a year of negotiations between the parties, representatives of the Airbus management and German unions continue to talk as today they have met to discuss the future of workers. Following the... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma. Aer Lingus: new flights to Irelnad
Rome, Italy - "Leonardo da Vinci" greets the arrival of the Autumn season with important news
The airport of Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" greets the arrival of the autumn season with important news about Aer Lingus and the launch of new flights towards Ireland. The low-fare carrier, set... more
SecurityRussia reveals the fact that a Chinese citizen accused of espionage has been arrested
Moscow, Russia - Reported today by the Russian FSB
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) today reported an event that happened about a year ago involving a Chinese citizen who is now accused of espionage and has been arrested by Russian authorities.... more
DefenseThe Russia delay the first tests on the new S-500 defense system
Moscow, Russia - They will begin in 2015
The Russian local press reported today the news that the new air defense system S-500 would be ready to be tested in no less than two years, later than the previous forecast according to which the system... more
AirlinesAir Arabia receives fourth A-320 aircraft
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Another two aircraft expected for the end of the year
The UAE airline Air Arabia announced that it has received the fourth A-320 aircraft which makes part of an order signed with Airbus in 2007, providing the delivery of 44 airplanes. According to the carrier,... more
Civil aviationHong Kong acquires two Challenger 605 aircraft
Montreal, Canada - For the Government Flying Service
The Canadian manufacturer Bombardier announced that it has received an order for the construction of two Challenger 605 aircraft for the government of Hong Kong; the airplanes will be manufactured at the... more
Military aviationUkraine announced the arrival of three AN-70 aircraft
Kiev, Ukraine - Reported by the defense minister
Ukrainian defense minister Mikhaylo Yezhel reported that "In the near future", Ukraine will receive three medium-range military transport aircraft Antonov 70; during today's press conference, the minister... more
AirportsSaab WAM system has been chosen for the Edinburgh airport
East Syracuse, USA - The reasons being its efficiency and low maintenance costs
NATS, the air navigation service provider for the major British airports, announced that it has chosen the new system WAM Saab for the Edinburgh Airport. The Wide Area Multilaterational system was developed... more
AirportsItaly: the Tuscany Region announced its interest in acquiring Aeroporti di Firenze shares
Florence, Italy - It is not a favourable moment for shareholders to sell though
The decision of the region of Tuscany to purchase part of the share-capital of ADF (Aeroporti di Firenze -management company of the airport in Florence-Peretola) seems to be more concrete: Governor Enrico... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2011-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent increased structural loads on the aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the aft engine mount and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)] [Pages 61033-61036] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2011-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61036-61038] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 model turboprop engines (2011-18-51R1)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61255-61257] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Paolo César de Souza e Silva president Embraer Commercial Aviation (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the "ERA 2011" convention held in Rome
As part of the annual conference "ERA" ("European Regional Airlines") which was held in Rome between September 28 and 30, AVIONEWS interviewed Paolo César de Souza e Silva, president of the Brazilian... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter chooses CPI for the AH-1Z helicopter
Edgewood, USA - Contract valued 1,4 million dollars has been signed
CPI Aerostructures, a US industry that specialises in the production of structural parts for aircraft, announced that it has been selected by Bell Helicopter for the construction of military parts of the... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on "Closure of the Alenia Roman branches"
Rome, Italy - Presented by honourable Barbara Saltamartini (PdL)
"Addressed to the minister of economy and finance, the minister of infrastructure and transports, the minister of economic development. - To know - given that: on major national newspapers dated September... more
HelicoptersVietnam’s SSFC orders a third Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter
Singapore, Singapore - For off-shore oil and gas operations
The Southern Service Flight Company (SSFC) of Vietnam has signed a contract with Eurocopter South East Asia for a third EC-225 helicopter, with an option for another, to be added to its fleet for off-shore... more
Fair and showsItaly. Hot air balloons in the Campania region: two appointments within a few kilometres
Paestum, Italy - For worldwide enthusiasts
As from today till October 9th, one of the most important events for southern Italy enthusiasts of hot air balloons as well as those international, will be held in Campania. Apart from Italian participants,... more
Fair and showsThe air shows and exhibitions in the next week-end
Rome, Italy - From Saturday 8 to Sunday 9
Saturday 08 - "AAAA Auster Rally". Temora Airport, Temora, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 (0)439 154 202 www.antique-aeroplane.com.au. Sunday 09 - "AAAA Auster Rally". Temora Airport, Temora,... more