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PeoplePassed away Ilario Testa, "Father" of Bergamo-Orio airport
Bergamo, Italy - President of the hub until 2008
Died suddenly yesterday in Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino, Ilario Testa, 85 years. His name remains linked - in regard to our sector - to the rise and development of Orio al Serio airport. President... more
Accidents"Oshkosh AirVenture 2010": Nascar team owner Jack Roush's plane crash
Oshkosh, USA - Lightly injured, incident occurred in attempted landing
Nascar team owner and motorsport legend Jack Roush crashed his plane while landing in Wisconsin Tuesday evening, at 6:15 pm (local time). His jet, a Hawker Beechcraft Premier 390, broke in two. Roush... more
AirportsLombardy Region self-committed to support Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - Regional council votes act for airport completion and infrastructures upgrading
Lombardy Regional Council approved a resolution on Malpensa airport, which commits the council to continue its efforts to support and strengthen the hub; to complete the program of infrastructure and accessibility... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica's Board. Space: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 412 million (-5.3%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 5 million (-61.5%)
Space 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. Aeronautics: AA, Aermacchi, ATR, Alenia NA, SJI
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,262 million (+4.5%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 54 million (-10.0%)
Aeronautics Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (figures for the consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (figures for the jv are... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's BoD. Defence and Security SG, SC, SSI, SSM, DRS Technologies
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,255 million (+5.9%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 289 million (+5.5%)
Defence and Security Electronics SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies. Revenues totalled EUR 3,255 million,... more
IndustryTAM Airlines firms up commitment to order 25 Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - It follows the MoU announced at "ILA" last June
TAM Airlines, Airbus’ biggest customer in the Southern Hemisphere and Brazil’s airline, signed a firm order for 25 eco-efficient Airbus aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline’s total Airbus order book... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: storms on the North and on the Middle
Rome, Italy - Stable on the remaining of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions from this morning, on Thursday July 29, with diffused precipitations, with... more
AirportsInViaggi from Perugia airport, direct flights to Rhodes, Greece
Perugia, Italy - From August every Thursdays
Tour operator InViaggi intensifies its operations from the airport of Perugia-Sant'Egidio. The start to activity in the high Summer season will be the direct flight on the island of Rhodes, from the first... more
AccidentsIslamabad airplane crash, found the black boxes of the A-321 Airblue
Islamabad, Pakistan - No Italian among the 152 victims
Found the black boxes of the Airbus 321/231 aircraft, Airblue flight 202 Karachi-Islamabad, crashed yesterday morning near the Pakistani capital. 146 passengers and six crew members, no one survived... more
AirportsItalian Censis welcomes the potential of Fiumicino, Italian Legambiente called "Unthinkable" the doubling of the airport
Rome, Italy - Social Investment Research Center survey clashes with environmentalists' report
The survey by Censis (Italian social investment research center) entitled "Grow to grow. The social-economic development of the airport of Fiumicino and expected impacts on lives of communities involved",... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Defence Systems: Oto Melara, Wass, Mbda
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 537 million (+4.5%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 37 million (-11.9%)
Defence Systems OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (figures for the MBDA jv are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 537 million, up EUR 23 million (+4.5%) versus EUR 514 million in 1H09,... more
IndustryF136 engine for JSF airplane: US House supports program
Washington, Usa - With 11 votes to 5
In its Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Funding Bill, the US House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense voted to fund development of the GE/Rolls-Royce F136 competitive engine for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: helicopters by AW
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,743 million (+5.9%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 181 million (+11.7%)
Helicopters AgustaWestland. Polish company PZL-SWIDNIK, acquired by AW, was consolidated from 1 January 2010. Revenues were EUR 1,743 million, up EUR 97 million (+5.9%), versus EUR 1,646 million... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's Board: breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues were EUR 8,654 million in 1H10
Revenues were EUR 8,654 million in 1H10, up EUR 131 million (+1.5%) versus EUR 8,523 million in the same period of 2009. The increase was mainly the result of higher production volumes in the Helicopters... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves first-half results
Rome, Italy - Results in line with budget
Finmeccanica's Board of Directors approved yesterday first-half results. Revenues and operating profits remain stable. Net profit of EUR 194 million. In detail: · Overall results in line with... more
AirportsFlorence Airport: Tuscany Region takes the lead
Florence, Italy - Governor Rossi: "We will listened to all, mayors, associations, committees, including the Union pilots and ENAC. Maybe Fiorentina football club, too"
The Tuscany Region has approved the decision to integrate the region territorial masteplan (PIT) with the participation procedure. Mission: design the new runway at Florence airport, putting constraints... more
ReportArrives at Malpensa airport the A-380 airplane by Emirates
Milan, Italy - On board Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, President of the carrier. On runway Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi expects
11:30 am, Malpensa, Italy. Is the estimated time of landing for A-380 airplane of Emirates, the first scheduled flight to touch Italian soil operated with the majestic jewel of the Toulouse manufacturer. On... more
Finance and economyBoeing profit drops to 787 million dollars, but less than expected
Chicago , USA - Data for the second quarter 2010
Boeing profits have fallen short of expectations in the second quarter of 2010. The figure of the aerospace giant drops to 787 million dollars in second quarter 2010 (a value of $ 1.06 per share), compared... more
AccidentsAirblue airplane flight ED 202 accident in Islamabad: no survivors
Blagnac, France - Manufacturer Airbus confirms the crash
French manufacturer of aircraft crashed in Islamabad sends its regrets on the tragic incident occurred today. At this point, seems confirmed there are no survivors among the 152 people onboard. "Airbus... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero, indefinite “Chequered” strike risk
Genoa, Italy - 80% workers stop, in 3rd day of protest for non-payment of production bonus
Third day of "Checkerboard strike" at Piaggio Aero Industries, called by CGIL, CISL and UIL for not submitting the business strategic plan and differences with the company on the calculation of the performance... more
IndustryRR: Adour engines order for 57 Hawk airplanes in India
Rome, Italy - Destined to Indian Air Force and Navy
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has finalised the contract for the order of an additional 57 Adour-powered Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The... more
AirlinesNew management for United-Continental
New York, USA - Named the top-brasses of new giant carrier to spring out from merger of the two companies
It begins to take shape the profile of the board which will lead the new airline derived from United and Continental merger. The next board will ratify the appointment of leaders of the different areas... more
AirportsBerlin Airports welcomes Air Berlin’s accession to the Oneworld alliance
Berlin, Germany - Other long-haul flights to follow in Autumn
Berlin Airports welcomes Air Berlin’s (AB) prospective accession to the Oneworld alliance and the announced code-share agreement with Oneworld members American Airlines and Finnair. AB is already t... more
Civil aviationIATA: demand continues recovery in June
Geneva, Switzerland - 11.9% (passengers) and 26.5% (freight)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for June which showed continued strong demand growth as the industry recovers from the impact of... more
AirlineseasyJet: results of Q3 on June 30, 2010
Milan, Italy - Volcanic ash caused significant disruption to the operation
easyJet has unveiled the results regarding the 3Q on June 30, 2010. Highlights: - Total revenue up by 5.3% to £759.2 million - Total revenue per seat increased by 3.5% to £53.23, driven by p... more
SecurityFAA proposes $230,000 civil penalty against Continental
Fort Worth, Usa - CA has 30 days from receipt of the civil penalty letter to respond to the agency
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $230,000 against Continental Airlines Inc., of Houston for allegedly operating a Boeing 767 on 22 revenue flights when it was not in... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Euroleague Basketball signed a strategic partnership
Rome, Italy - It will run for five seasons, with the option of extending it to an additional five
Turkish Airlines (TA) and Euroleague Basketball announce a strategic agreement to sponsor the top European basketball competition across the globe. According to the agreement, starting next season the... more
AccidentsA-321 airplane crash in Pakistan, the death toll worsens
Islamabad, Pakistan - Found remains of 100 bodies, no official confirmation of survivors
"More than 100 bodies were found. But we have not yet found any survivor, or injured". These are first official statements on the toll of the plane crash this morning in Islamabad, which dampen the hopes... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal: two Italian Canadair airplanes took off
Rome, Italy - From Rome-Ciampino and Genoa's airports to Over, in the North of the Country
The Italian Government, following to a request launched by Portugal, has organized the sending of two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense to support the firefighting operations that... more
AirlinesAir Berlin is to join oneworld
Berlin, Germany - The MoU has been signed yesterday in Berlin
Air Berlin (AB) is to join oneworld, adding German airline to the world airline alliance. AB group member Austria's NIKI will become an affiliate member of it. A Memorandum of Understanding was completed... more
AirlinesSpanair: new direct flight Naples-Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - Three times a week
Beginning yesterday, Spanair is expanding its network: a new scheduled flight direct linking Naples to Barcelona every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Since acquisition - in last March - by a group... more
AccidentsIslamabad airplane crash: 40 found still alive
Islamabad, Pakistan - 20 dead bodies recovered so far
At least 40 people found alive after the crash of the A-321 Airblue airplane near Islamabad this morning, according to officials on site with rescuers. Emergency in all hospitals in the area of the... more
AccidentsPakistan: A-321 aircraft crashes with 152 people on board
Islamabad, Pakistan - Airblue airline flight, departed from Karachi, crashed near Islamabad
An Airbus 321/231 passenger plane, Airblue private company operated, crashed in Pakistan this morning, with 157 people aboard (according to Safety aviation network, but a Pakistani CAA spokesman reports... more
Fair and showsCuriosities: nearly two dozen DC-3 planes rumble over Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Usa - Other highlights of the weeklong DC-3 celebration
Twenty one DC-3 airplanes amass over AirVenture Monday (July 26) afternoon. Twenty one DC-3s shook the skies over AirVenture Monday afternoon (July26) as part of a mass arrival and demonstration. The... more
Fair and showsAt "Oshkosh AirVenture 2010" debuts Onex, Sonex' "Mini-Corsair"
Oshkosh, USA - Airframe kit provided for $ 10,000, selling after flight testing completed
Sonex Aircraft presented the prototype Onex single-place aircraft, making its debut at "EAA AirVenture 2010" in Oshkosh (July 26th - August 1st). An all-metal, single-seat aircraft is designed to meet... more
Curiosities"Cluster-balloonist" Trappe at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010"
Oshkosh, USA - If weather allows, a takeoff on board his bunch of balloons
Flying a balloon attached to colorful. The dream that many people experience as children. And someone has succeeded ... 70 maybe attached to balloons. This was the undertaking of "Balloons" Jonathan... more
Fair and showsCessna celebrates two anniversaries at "2010 AirVenture"
Oshkosh, Usa - 25 years of Caravan and the 50th anniversary of the Cessna 210
Cessna Aircraft Company flies into the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual week-long conference - "AirVenture 2010" (July 26-August 1st) - with a salute to classic aircraft past and present. In a... more
Fair and showsSikorsky Innovations brings at "Oshkosh 2010" its electric-propelled helicopter
Oshkosh, USA - A Schweizer 300 modified with permanent magnet motor
At first glance is a Schweizer 300 helicopter. Then you notice some details - so to speak - that are missing, starting with the 200 hp Lycoming. Replaced by a magnetic motor. It is Project Firefly,... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero participates at the edition 2010 of the "AirVenture"
Oshkosh, Usa - Began yesterday, on July 26, until next Sunday
The P-180 Avanti II aircraft is displayed by Piaggio Aero at the 2010 edition of the "AirVenture" (26 July to August 1st) in Oshkosh (WI, USA). There's really no place in the world like the Experimental... more
Fair and showsChina Yuneec brings new versions of electric aricraft in Oshkosk
Oshkosh, USA - At "AirVenture 2010" E-340, Viva and E-Spyder e-planes, flying on Friday
Is China to conquer the electric-propelled aviation market? Maybe time to give an answer to this question is not ripe, but certainly Yuneec - five of its electric planes will fly next July 30 in Oshkosh... more
Civil aviationAir traffic in Greece back to normal, waiting for union-ministry meeting today
Athens, Greece - Air controllers union: "If there won't be any results, a new strike starting next Sunday"
Traffic returned to normal at the airports of Greece after the suspension of the "White strike" by flight controllers in last two days. "We have no more delays, the traffic is normal", said official... more
Fair and shows"AIRVENTURE 2010": Terrafugia Transition gets a new look in Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - The "Roadable aircraft" is in EAA with some new features
New design for Terrafugia Transition “Roadable aircraft” unveiled at the "AirVenture air show" in Oshkosh (July 26th-August 1st). The latest prototype for the Transition (with its folding wings as... more
DiscussionsWho was David Warren, inventor of the aircraft Cockpit Voice Recorder, benefactor of the flight safety
Rome, Italy - A tribute by Italian commander Renzo Dentesano
Reports of death of doctor in science David Ronald de Mey Warren (20 March 1925-19 July 2010), which occurred July 19 in Melbourne (Australia), inventor of the commercial aircraft's "Sound recording in... more
AerospaceRussia eyes look to Venus
Moscow, Russia - And in Baikonur prelauch operations for implementation of Glonass system
Russia is preparing a mission to Venus, planned for 2016, to study the planet’s atmosphere and surface, and find out why it is without water. The Venera-D (Venus-D) station is to be launched in December 2... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: MB-339 airplane chose for the UAE National Aerobatic Team
Varese, Italy - Two contracts for the conversion of ten aircraft
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has finalised with the United Arab Emirates two important contracts to provide the UAE Air Force with ten MB-339A aircraft in aerobatic configuration. The two... more
Science and technologyAerion, a supersonic business plane for rich Concorde nostalgics
Reno, USA - Commissioning in 2015, it will cost over 80 mln USD
Straight-winged, naturally flowing design, with proven engines Pratt & Whitney. This synthesis of Aerion NFL (or SBJ, Supersonic business jet) the plane that wants to be the author of the revival of commercial... more
IndustryBoeing completes FDR for P-8I aircraft
Seattle, Usa - India is the first customer for the model outside the United States
Boeing on July 16 (but unveiled only today by the industry) successfully completed the final design review (FDR) for P-8I, India's long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.... more
Military aviationRussian military transport planes to be bought by Venezuela
Farnborough, UK - Rumors confirmed by Sergei Kornyev (Rosoboronexport)
Officially unconfirmed reports from the Russian arms exports state-controlled company Rosoboronexport reveal the possibility of selling several military transport planes to Venezuela. It is the latest... more
Civil aviationAlitalia A-330: the new cockpit, explained by first commander Manzoni (Video)
Milan, Italy - Not only a "Magnificent" class in the new Airbus on service on Milan-Tokyo
During the maiden flight of the new A-330 Alitalia AVIONEWS interviewed first crew at the cloche of the new aircraft. The captain Paolo Manzoni, in the first flight of the "Raffaello Sanzio" (named... more