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Civil aviationAntitrust: Commission confirms assessment of proposed commitments from oneworld airline alliance
Brussels, Belgium - From British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia
The European Commission can confirm that it is assessing the effectiveness of proposed commitments received from British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia to alleviate the Commission's concerns regarding... more
ReportThe helicopters of "Cavour" ship landed in Port-au-Prince
Port-au Prince, Haiti - Sailed last January 19 from La Spezia, after a short stop in Fortaleza, the flagship of the Italian Navy is still offing of the Hispaniola isle
The first helicopters have finally landed in Port-au Prince, took off from "Cavour", the flagship of the Italian Navy, the aircraft carrier sailed last January 19 from La Spezia and arrived today in the... more
AerospaceNO by Obama to return on the Moon?
Washington, Usa - The President will propose it today at the Congress according to American press
Different American press sources reported news in the last days that President Obama would have the intention to ask at American Congress, today in the ambit of the presentation of budget 2011, to abandon... more
AirlinesFinnair: humanitarian aid for the severe situation in Haiti
Helsinki, Finland - The airline has planned to use special aircraft to transport equipments and staff
"Finnair has been playing a role in contributing humanitarian assistance to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti by offering cargo space on its Leisure flight traffic to the Dominican Republic.... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV: next February 5 strike by Meridiana's flight assistants
Olbia, Italy - After months of meeting without results with the airline
"After months of meeting without results with the airline, ANPAV, represented by the major flight assistants of Meridiana Group, has decided the immediate restarting of unions' initiatives to support the... more
AirlinesJAL hasn't chosen yet its international partner
Tokyo, Japan - Uncertain between American and Delta Airlines
Masaru Onishi, recently appointed as new JAL-Japan Airlines president, today said that the airline hasn't chosen its international partner yet between oneworld ally American Airlines and SkyTeam's Delta... more
Press releaseItalian Adiconsum asks data to the Government about public money disbursed to the low-cost
Rome, Italy - "That the funds forecast for body-scanner are invested into the improvement of services to passengers and tourists"
"Pietro Giordano, national secretary of Adiconsum, declared 'It's not possible to continue with monopolies on air transport that don't allow a real competition on price and services in favour to the customers,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 1 to next Sunday 7
Monday 01 - AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Asia-Pacific 2010 Conference. Pan Pacific, Singapore. +1 703 845 9671 X 213 www.auvsi.org Tuesday 02 - "Singapore International Air Show - Trade Day". Changi... more
Military aviationAustralia, training of RAAF C-17 pilots started
Amberley, Australia - The course includes 350 hours in 100 days
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today announced the beginning of the Globemaster III training course at RAAF Base Amberley. Two RAAF student pilots entered Pilot Initial Qualification... more
AirlinesRyanair, € 11 million loss in third quarter of 2009
Dublin, Ireland - O'Leary: "This result is disappointing"
The low-cost airline Ryanair today announced € 11 million loss in the third quarter of 2009/2010. Revenues rose by 1% to € 612 million, as 14% traffic growth was largely offset by a 12% decline in ave... more
Civil aviationITF's invitation: "Let’s solve aviation crisis together"
London, UK - After the IATA released figures with worst decline in passenger traffic since the WWII
Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) issued an urgent invitation to everyone involved in civil aviation to join together to find answers to the crisis in the industry and b... more
ReportHaiti, airlift to the USA reopened
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - To carry people with critical injuries
The airlift to carry seriously injured people from Haiti to the USA, previously closed due to Florida's protest against the heavy support cost, has been reopened. In particular, Florida asked the federal... more
CuriositiesMr Bond's Bizjet... James Bond in Turin
Turin, Italy - Ocean Sky Aviation's business jet used by the producers of the movie
A Bombardier Challanger 604 with an elegant livery has used yesterday Turin-Caselle airport for training activities. The news itself is not unusual, but this "BizJet" is part of Ocean Sky Aviation (UK... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show": Cessna to highlight new programs, service updates
Singapore, Singapore - During a press conference tomorrow afternoon
Cessna Aircraft Company will provide updates on aircraft programs as well as the dynamic business jet market and new customer service initiatives at its press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. (SST-UTC+8)... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air show", Embraer products on display
Singapore, Singapore - From February 2 to 7 at the Changi Exhibition Center
Embraer will participate in the 2010 "Singapore Airshow", to be held at the Changi Exhibition Center from February 2 to 7, to promote its entire range of products from the airline, executive, and defense... more
Fair and showsBombardier Aerospace on display in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - From February 2 to 7
Bombardier Aerospace will attend the "Singapore Airshow 2010" from February 2 to 7 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. The company will update potential customers and the media on the progress of the new... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Ministries order two AW-109 Power
Cascina Costa, Italy - To meet border Police requirement
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered two AW-109 Power light twin helicopters to meet the latest helicopter requirement... more
Fair and showsBoeing at the "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore, Singapore - Several aircraft and models shown at the Asian fair from February 2 to 7
Boeing announced that it will take part in the "Singapore Airshow" with a broad range of commercial and defense products, from February 2 to 7 Media briefings will include with an update on the 787... more
AirportsWorks for EUR 6 million in Minorca
Minorca, Spain - For runways and taxiing ways
AENA's board of directors (Spanish Authority for air navigation) has approved in its last meeting works regarding the main runway and taxiing ways of Minorca's airport, for a worth of EUR 6,136,366 committed... more
AerospaceVisit by Italian ASI in Israel
Rome, Italy - The president Saggese met ISA's leadership and local industry, and NASA's CEO, Bolden
The President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Enrico Saggese, has visited Israel between January 26 and 28, in view of the first Italian-Israeli meeting, that will take place in Jerusalem in February... more
IndustryBoeing provides first look at 787 stall tests
Everett, Usa - Additional tests will take place throughout the flight test period
Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots conducted the program's first stall tests - in which pilots intentionally reduce power to both engines and then recover normal flight speeds - as part of the initial airworthiness... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snowfalls at low altitudes, storms and strong winds
Rome, Italy - During next week-end
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a notice for unfavorable weather conditions that forecast from this evening, on Friday January 29, moderate snowfalls... more
Civil aviationEC: Tajani urges for more action on lost luggage
Brussels, Belgium - On the occasion of a press-conference today in Rome
"European Commission Vice-President, Antonio Tajani, has urged for greater action in reducing the amount of luggage lost or damaged during transit at a conference on baggage handling. The conference, aimed... more
IndustryAirbus increases list prices of its aircraft
Blagnac, France - By an average of 5.8 per cent from January
Airbus has increased the list price of all its aircraft by an average of 5.8 per cent. The price increase is the first since January 2008, and applies for all new aircraft from the beginning of January... more
AirlinesOpenSky Team is born: routes on Mediterranean
Milan, Italy - The new airline will link Orio al Serio to sea destinations from May
"The new airline OpenSky Team, born from OpenSky's experience, will have Ocean Sky Aviation and Strategic Airlines as strategic partners. The A-320 airplane, in its first launch phase, will be based... more
ReportCagliari, Elmas airport reopened
Cagliari, Italy - After Alcoa workers' protest
The situation at Cagliari-Elmas airport has been unlocked by the intervention of Cagliari prefect. The airport had been occupied by Alcoa workers who stopped all airport operations. Several flights had... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: flights slump by 6.6% in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - The total number in Europe was 9.4 million
In 2009, the total number of flights in Europe was 9.4 million, a decrease of 6.6% compared to 2008, and the largest annual decline on record. Traffic fell more severely in the first half of 2009... more
AerospaceRussia orbits new military satellite
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Launched on board of a Proton-M rocket from Baikonur
Russia yesterday launched a new military satellite on board of a Proton-M rocket from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, for Moscow's defense ministry. Lift off sequence and payload separation from the booster... more
Civil aviationAir France and KLM extend Amadeus full content distribution agreement
Milan, Italy - Until December 2013
Amadeus, a global society in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry and Air France - KLM, the largest airline group in Europe, have agreed to extended their full content... more
DefenseItalian Navy aircraft carrier "Cavour" in Brazil to embark humanitarian aids
Rome, Italy - On board also two helicopters of the south-American country's navy
"The Italian aircraft carrier 'Cavour', which departed on January 18, has reached Fortaleza, Brazil, yesterday morning. On board of the ship the Italian ambassador in Brasilia, Gherardo La Francesca,... more
DefenseRussia, US$7.4 billion in 2009 military exports
Moscow, Russia - A similar result is expected in 2010
In 2009 Russia has sold military products abroad worth overall US$7.4 billion, 10% more than in 2008, head of Rosoboronexport Anatoly Isaikin announced yesterday. Rosoboronexport is the Russian company... more
AirportsAthens International Airport: 16,2 million passengers travelled through it in 2009
Athens, Greece - A record for the domestic market
With 16.2 million passengers in 2009, the passenger traffic of Athens International Airport recorded a small decline (-1.5% as against 2008), placing the airport in the 2nd place amongst major European... more
Military aviationGripen: Thai technicians in Sweden for initial maintenance course
Linköping, Sweden - It will last until the end of the year
A first group of Thai Air Force technicians have arrived in Sweden for their initial maintenance type conversion course on the Saab JAS-39 Gripen aircraft at the Swedish Armed Forces Technical school in... more
ReportItaly, Cagliari airport blocked by Alcoa workers
Cagliari, Italy - Ryanair and Meridiana airplanes stopped on the runway
Workers of Alcoa this morning occupied Cagliari-Elmas airport, blocking its operations. Also a Ryanair airplane bound for Treviso has been stopped on the runway with 131 passengers on board, who have been... more
Sport aviationFIVL: 2010 events for hang-gliders and para-gliders
Turin, Italy - Italy is an international leader for won titles
"Busy times are coming for hang-glider and para-glider free flight both for management and to maintain our pilots' international leadership. Italy is an international leader for the many titles won,... more
Finance and economyAutogrill calendar of company events for 2010
Milan, Italy - Fixed in March, April, May, July and November
"Autogrill SpA announces its financial disclosures calendar for 2010, indicating when the Company’s accounts will be examined and approved by Board of Directors and Shareholders’ meetings: - March 4,... more
OccurrencesPriority landing for Ethiopian Airlines aircraft in Chad
N'djamena, Chad - Likely an excess of precaution by the pilot
The pilot of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 757/200 aircraft, flight ET908 from Bamako (Mali) to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) with 150 passengers on board, yesterday was forced to require a priority landing at... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica exceeds 2009 forecasts
Rome, Italy - Group to build on last year’s results in 2010
"The Finmeccanica Board of Directors met yesterday to examine the financial forecasts for 2009 and updated guidance for 2010. The forecasts for 2009 – the final results will be submitted to the Board o... more
Military aviationSukhoi PAK FA, first flight completed
Moscow, Russia - Russian fifth generation fighter
The first flight of a prototype of Russia's advanced fighter of the 5th generation, the Sukhoi PAK-FA, has been successfully completed this morning in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The aircraft piloted by test-pilot... more
Military aviationMaiden flight of the B-52 CONECT
Edwards AFB, USA - With new Combat Network Communications Technology
Boeing announced yesterday that a B-52H Stratofortress upgraded with new communication technology has recently successfully accomplished its first test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The... more
AerospaceNASA: "Tranquillity" early on ISS
Rome, Italy - The Shuttle Sts-130 mission with on board Nodo 3 and the cupola is planned for next February 7
Endeavour's STS-130 Mission Commander George Zamka will lead the STS-130 mission to the International Space Station aboard space shuttle Endeavour. Terry Virts will serve as the pilot. Mission Specialists... more
DefenseFrance tests M51, the strategic nuclear missile
Paris, France - The fourth launch from a submarine yesterday
The French Defence Minister, Hervé Morin, expressed great satisfaction for success of the fourth experimental launch sea-ground of the strategic nuclear missile M51, made yesterday as always without nuclear... more
AirportsJacmel's airport, Haiti, fully in service
Montreal, Canada - The Canadian Defence Minister, Peter MacKay announced yesterday
"In according with Haiti's government, the Jacmel's airport has been in service again by Canadian forces to allow the delivery of the rescue material in the region and to lighten the Port-au Prince's airport",... more
AirlinesTAM signed contract with US Airways
Sao Paulo, Brazil - It's easier to amass miles
"TAM Airlines and US Airways, carrier of Star Alliance's network, have signed a contract that allows to the members of the TAM Fidelidade program to amass points for flights served by US Airways for any... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero at "AEROEXPO Marrakech 2010"
Marrakech, Morocco - It takes places from January 27-30
"Piaggio Aero participates for the first time at 'AEROEXPO Marrakech 2010', the International Exhibition that takes place in Morocco from the 27th to 30th January 2010 in Marrakech at Menara Airport.. 'AEROEXPO' is c... more
Fair and showsVIDEO. Interview to Paolo Gaudenzi, director of the Master in satellites at Rome "La Sapienza" University
Rome, Italy - At the presentation conference of the "Sat Expo Europe 2010"
AVIONEWS interviewed prof. Paolo Gaudenzi, director of the Master in Satellites at Rome "La Sapienza" University, on the sidelines of the presentation conference of the "Sat Expo Europe 2010", that will... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati signs contracts in Morocco for ATC systems
Rome, Italy - For a total value of EUR 7 million
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, has signed two contracts for a total value of € 7m with the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), the Moroccan Air Service Provider. The Company will su... more
AccidentsAir accident in the Philippines: nine killed
Manila, Philippines - One of the victims was likely on the ground
A Philippine Air Force GAF N-22 Nomad aircraft today crashed near Cotabato City, killing nine people. The crash, happened in a residential area near Manila, took place during take off. According to... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: its president Riggio starts compensation request to Michael O'Leary (Ryanair)
Rome, Italy - To protect respectability and dignity of his person and of the Authority
"With reference to the declarations released by the Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, last January 26 in Milan during a press-conference, Vito Riggio, President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority),... more
Fair and shows"AERO Friedrichshafen" opens in April 2010
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Manufacturers of business airplanes are becoming cautiously optimistic
"Manufacturers of business airplanes, from single engine propeller to multijet engines, have put a difficult year behind them. By having a presence at the 'AERO' tradeshow from 8 to 11 April 2010 at the... more