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AirportsComiso, in Sicily: without protocol signature, call for new tenders to airport's management company
Rome, Italy - A date to be the meeting of September 14th, pending the Sicilian Region
The President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Vito Riggio, in a statement yesterday postponed to a date to be the meeting originally scheduled for September 14th, pending finalization by Siciliy... more
IndustryBombardier: 27% fall in profits in the second quarter of 2010
Ottawa, Canada - Canadian manufacturer's other fugures falling, too
Net income for the Bombardier declined to $ 148 million in the second quarter, equivalent to 8 cents per share. The figure is equivalent, in percentage terms, a fall of 27% and is linked - as the Canadian... more
SecurityCivil Security Air Surveillance Programs: UAVs and helicopters
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The document has been published by ASDReports.com, in the section Civil Security
The latest market research report on Civil Security Air Surveillance Programs provides valuable important information. Below the topics covered in this market forecast report. The report covers: -... more
Press releaseEC: black-list updated of airlines subject to an operating ban into the European skies
Brussels, Belgium - It adds two Ghanese airlines in the EU list
The European Commission has yesterday updated the list of airlines banned in the European Union to impose an operating ban on one air carrier from Ghana and to place operating restrictions on another air... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS interviews Marco Lant, commander of "Frecce Tricolori", Italian aerobatic team (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Half a million people provided to attend to acrobatic squadron's 50th, in September 11th and 12th
It will be a must for all lovers of aviation. Rivolto air base (Udine) will completely change appearance over the next ten days, to accommodate the massive influx of people attending the celebrations of... more
AirlineseasyJet: Palermo-Gatwick becomes all-year operational
Milan, Italy - From next November
easyJet, European low-cost airline, announced today that Palermo / London-Gatwick route, activated with great success for the summer seasons 2009 and 2010, will become operational throughout the year to... more
Press releaseIATA: Jat Airways among the top 30 safest airlines
Belgrade, Serbia - Turkish Airlines continues to be the most interested buyer for Serbian carrier
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has listed Jat Airways, one of Belgrade's leading airlines among the top thirty safest airlines in the world as part of its operational safety audit program. The... more
HelicoptersRussia to sell Argentina two Mi-17 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - The sale is the first military-technical cooperation between the two countries
The ministry of Defence of Argentina signed a contract that provides for the delivery of two Mil Mi-17 helicopters from Russia. According to the Agency "RIA Novosti", the news was broken Wednesday by a... more
Press releaseTurin-Caselle airport: passengers boom in August
Turin, Italy - +19% growth during the summer have passed 1.25 million passengers
Turin Airport passenger traffic in August gets a sharp increase of 19% compared to 2009, with over 323,000 units. In particular, it is the second best result of the history of the airport, the first ever... more
Press releaseUseless Airports: are small ones really so?
Milan, Italy - Skyscanner.it analysis on 22 million flight research would reveal a very different scenario from ENAC's "Blacklist"
As reiterated in recent days on the main newspapers, the Italian airports are 106, "a figure out of all proportion and has created discomfort," said during a conference the Minister of Infrastructure and... more
DefenseFrance-EU consultations to sell Mistral helicopter carrier to Russia
Vilnius, Lithuania - Baltic countries concerned
France is conducting the necessary consultations with its EU partners on the sale of the helicopter carrier Mistral in Russia, causing the concern of the three Baltic countries, said Wednesday in Vilnius... more
IndustrySuperJet International signs agreement up to USD 300 million
Rome, Italy - For the purchase of 6 aircraft plus 4 options
SuperJet International -a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) and Sukhoi Holding- and the US leasing company Willis Lease Finance Corporation signed today a Memorandum of... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on the South and on major islands from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions issued
A perturbation coming from Western Mediterranean contrasting with flows of fresh air from Atlantic will cause conditions of marked fickleness with precipitations and airing on two main islands and on the... more
Science and technology"Cri-Cri", the all-electric aircraft, flew today for seven minutes
Paris, France - EADS is exploring technologies for environmentally friendly air travel with other research projects
The all electric Cri-Cri, jointly developed by EADS Innovation Works, Aero Composites Saintonge and the Green Cri-Cri Association has made its official maiden flight at Le Bourget airport near Paris on... more
CargoEtihad: A-330/200F plane deployed to Pakistan for inaugural charter
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crystal Cargo operated relief flights also to Haiti following the earthquake occurred last January
The inaugural flight for Etihad Crystal Cargo’s new A-330/200 freighter aircraft took place on Saturday, 28 August, and was a special charter carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to Pakistan. The n... more
Civil aviationGermany to introduce a tax on air passengers
Berlin, Germany - One of the austerity measures approved by the Government to reduce public debt
Yesterday the German Government approved a four-year plan to save 80 billion euros, in order to reduce public debt, placing the deficit under 3% by 2013. Austerity plan was presented in June to resolve... more
Defense"Ioniex 2010: Italian and Russian ships, planes and helicopters in joint exercise
Rome, Italy - At Taranto and Augusta naval bases
Russian Federation Navy group's frigate "Ladny "and deep-sea tug "Shakhter" will make stops at the naval base of Taranto from 5 to 8 and Augusta from 13 to 15 September. The presence of the naval... more
AerospaceISS: Russian cargo spacecraft undocked
Moscow, Russia - Scheduled to plunge into the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 6
The Russian space freighter Progress M-06M, that docked with the International Space Station (ISS) in July in a second attempt, has been undocked from the space station on Tuesday. The three-minute... more
AerospaceRussia puts in orbit 3 navigation satellites
Moscow, Russia - Three other Glonass-M will be sent in November
Russia has successfully put three Glonass-M navigation satellites into orbit early Thursday, said a spokesman for Russian Space Forces. A Proton-M carrier rocket blasted off from Kazakh Baikonur space... more
AerospaceIndia: by 2013 will launch new unmanned lunar probe
New Delhi, India - A 100 mln Dollars cost
India will launch a new unmanned lunar spaceship by 2013 to promote the scientific exploration of the moon, local media reported on Tuesday. The new unmanned lunar probe, called Chandrayaan 2, is being... more
Weather forecastsSouth Korea, flights inconveniences due to Storm "Kompasu"
Seoul , South Korea - 128 domestic and international connections delayed
Three people were dead and dozens injured after Tropical Storm "Kompasu" landfalled, Thursday morning, in South Korea. It caused air and see travel inconveniences; according to South Korean press agency... more
Fair and shows50 years of Italian "Frecce Tricolori" acrobatic team: 11th and 12th September event program presented by Italian air force
Rome, Italy - Commander Lt.Col. Marco Lant: "Women in our squadron, perhaps as early as 2011"
At least half a million spectators are expected at the largest air show of Italian air force, on 11 and 12 September, at Rivolto (Udine) air base, celebrating 50 years of aerobatic team, the "Frecce Tricolori". This... more
AirlinesCA: hurricane "Earl" to affect US East coast flights
Houston, Usa - The website provides latest flight information and operations summary
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Hurricane "Earl". Storm conditions are expected to make air travel difficult on the United States East... more
Press releaseAeromexico protection program to aid Mexicana passengers: providing fare assistance, based on a waitlist
Mexico City, Mexico - Applicable for domestic and international flights where the carrier operates scheduled service
Aeromexico institutes a passenger protection program aimed at assisting passengers currently being affected by the cancellation of Mexicana Airlines, Mexicana Link and Mexicana Click operated flights,... more
Press releaseAir Italy cuts contract with Tabapitanga
Bergamo, Italy - The airline: "Tour operator never paid for our flights"
Air Italy clarifies its position on the incident that involved the carrier with Brazilian tour operator Tabapitanga and has actually created some inconvenience for many travellers. A clarification accompanied... more
AirlinesRecord fine proposed for American Airlines for safety violations
Fort Worth, USA - The carrier could face $24.2 million fine, the largest ever proposed by FAA
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, proposed to fine American Airlines - a major carriers of the United States- for $24.2 million for alleged safety violations. In fact, the carriers' maintenance... more
AirlinesSAS hopes to host on its airplane the world's first same sex wedding in the air
Milan, Italy - The airline today launched a major social media campaign, "Love is in the air", to find the winning couple
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is hoping to host the world's first same-sex wedding in the air onboard an Airbus A-340 airplane between Stockholm and New York on December 6 this year. To find the couple, the... more
OccurrencesExplosion on Qantas B-747 engine: there is a video shot by a passenger
San Francisco, USA - The carrier spokesman confirmed no one was injured on board
In a video, shot by a passenger with a cell phone, the moments of fear on board the Sydney-bound Qantas Boeing 747/400 airplane which took off from San Francisco airport, shortly after midnight yesterday... more
AirportsCopenhagen airport low-cost terminal inaugurating in October
København, Denmark - In sight rates lower by a third than in the rest of the hub
By the end of October a new terminal at Copenhagen airport will open, dedicated to low-cost airlines. The structure will offer to the carriers rates one third lower than those made in the other terminals... more
IndustryBoeing receives 3 satellite contract from Inmarsat
Rome, Italy - To add to its current mobile satellite services fleet
Boeing announced that it has received a contract from Inmarsat to build three Ka-band satellites to add to Inmarsat's current mobile satellite services fleet. Financial details were not disclosed.... more
AirlinesWizz Air: two new routes to Turkey
Budapest, Hungary - First one active from December 2010
Wizz Air Hungary Airlines flies to Turkey, starting next December, with two new routes in its network. The carrier will launch two new flights to the country from its base in Budapest, beginning with... more
AirlinesKorean Air: earnings growth of 36% in second quarter 2010
Seoul, South Korea - Passengers rise 25%
Korean Air rising in the second quarter 2010, ended June 30th: the economic data is also associated with the passenger traffic, with double-digit hikes. Over all stands the figure of China: among the international... more
AirlineseasyJet looking for flight assistants
Milan, Italy - Personnel required for Malpensa and Fiumicino hubs
easyJet, the European low-cost airline, announced the search for flight attendants on the hubs of Malpensa and Fiumicino. The Recruitment Days for the Malpensa base will be held at "Ramada Ticinum Hotel"... more
CargoFrankfurt Airport expands cargo hub
Frankfurt, Germany - Additional 27 hectares at Cargo City South
Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of the most important airfreight hub in Europe, is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG – the owner and manager of FRA – has... more
AirlinesAeromexico runs in help of Mexicana passengers
Mexico City, Mexico - Airline starts protection program for ceasing-operation flag-carrier' users
Aeromexico starts reprotection of Mexicana passengers, the airline that in recent days announced the closure of operations. The carrier launched a protection program with dedicated fares for passengers... more
Fair and showsErrata: 4th international civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - One of the most important trade show in the field the Middle East
On November 2nd and 4th 2010 (not in September, as incorrectly announced in the previous article because of an involuntary error, not attributable to our agency) will take place the 4th "Dubai Helishow",... more
Fair and showsNew dates announced for "ILA 2012"
Berlin, Germany - It will take place from 19 to 24 June
The "ILA 2012" will take place from 19 to 24 June, one week later than originally planned. This decision was taken at the last session of the board of directors of the German Aerospace Industries Association... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines unveils rehabilitation plan
Tokyo, Japan - 15,600 jobs to be erased by March 2011
Japan Airlines, the carrier that filed for bankruptcy in January 2010 with US $26 billion of debt, in one of the Japan's biggest ever corporate failures, unveils restructuring plan. The three-year... more
Helicopters4th international civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - One of the most important trade show in the field the Middle East
On September 2nd and 4th 2010 will take place the 4th "Dubai Helishow", the international civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition, that is one of the most important trade show... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first days of September
Rome, Italy - From Friday 3 to next Sunday 5
Friday 03 - "Air Magdeburg 2010". Magdeburg Airport, Germany. + 49 391 593450 www.air-magdeburg.com - "Modellfluggruppe Willisau Flyingdays". Willisau, Switzerland. www.flyingdays.ch - "African... more
IndustryGermany A-350 XWB plane production commences
Stade, Germany - Through the building of the upper wing shell, the largest integrated component ever to be built by Airbus from weight-saving CFRP
Airbus has commenced production of the latest Airbus product, the A-350 XWB aircraft, in Germany. The green light was jointly given at the company’s production plant in Stade by Airbus President and C... more
Fair and showsItalian Air Force: 50 years with "Frecce Tricolori" acrobatic team - press conference
Rome, Italy - Thursday morning at "Aviator's home"
Thursday, September 2nd, at 11am at "Casa dell'Aviatore" (aviator's home, in it.) in Rome (Viale dell'Università, 20), at the presence of the Chief of the Air Force, General Giuseppe Bernardis, will be... more
IndustryGaddafi in Italy the debate on important defense agreement
Rome, Italy - About 20 Italian companies partner Libya, in the front row Finmeccanica
800 guests at the traditional meal that ends Ramadan, offered yesterday by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi to the Libyan leader Gaddafi. Among them the number one of Finmeccanica, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini.... more
DefenseChina and Thailand to boost military exchanges
Beijing, China - Defense ministers stated the two countries will promote bilateral military ties and strategic cooperation
Chinese Defense Minister, Liang Guang Lie, met with his Thai counterpart, Prawit Wongsuwan, in Beijing on Sunday, during which both sides agreed to boost military exchanges. Hailing sound military-to-military... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to add daily flights to Munich and Manchester
Milan , Italy - Connections twice a week
From tomorrow, September 1st 2010, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate new daily flights for the route Singapore-Munich-Manchester, with two new weekly routes available in addition to the five existing... more
HelicoptersPHI signed contract for ten AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will be used to perform off-shore transport missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that PHI, Inc. has signed a contract for ten AW-139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform off-shore transport missions. The... more
AirlinesAir Berlin records an EBIT of minus EUR 28.2 million for the second quarter
Milan, Italy - Charges due to volcanic eruption amount to EUR 40 million
Air Berlin PLC's consolidated sales for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to EUR 877 million due to the charges incurred as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the prolonged flight ban... more
Latest newsQantas Boeing 747 forced to return at SFO after engine exploding
San Francisco, USA - Flight 74 landed safely, none injured
An explosion punched a large hole in one of the four engines on a Qantas jetliner B-747 and forced airplane to land down, after only 45 minutes from take-off, and return to San Francisco International... more
AirlinesAirTran violated rules protecting air travellers with disabilities
Orlando, USA - The US Department of Transportation fined the airline of US $500,000
An investigation conducted by the Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office revealed a number of violations of rules regarding disability assistance. In fact, the airline often violated... more
AerospaceNASA discovers possible earth-size planet
Cape Caveral, USA - 1.4 times the Earth, it is 2,000 light years far
NASA scientist said they spotted a possible planet with a diameter of 1.5 times of the size of the Earth surrounding a Sun-like star with a distance of more than 2,000 light-years from the Earth, according... more