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AirportsTurin-Caselle Airport: war for slots among Assoclearance-ENAC and Blu-express.com
Turin, Italy - Only three flights to be available starting from 30 March
The slot hunt goes on. Today is the turn of Turin-Caselle Airport, and who loses out is the low-cost carrier Blu-express.com, that it guarantee six flights every day with Rome, and starting from March... more
AirlinesAsky, the new African airline to be launched in April
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - Manage contract with Ethiopian Airlines
West Africa’s newest airline, Asky, registered in Togo, will make its maiden flight in April, a month after the arrival of a team of managers seconded by the Ethiopian Airlines. Asky Chairman, Gervais K... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Bomba, the Malaysian Department, orders two AW-139s
Cascina Costa, Italy - The helicopters will be used to perform fire fighting and SAR duties
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has ordered two AW-139 medium twin engine helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform fire... more
AirlinesAir Canada and Air Transat cut jobs
Toronto, Canada - 365 and 40, respectively
Transat Canadian Group decided the reduction of 40 jobs for its airline Air Transat. This decision is not the result of a company's reorganization. The Group's spokesman, Jean-Michel Laberge, said this... more
PeopleEurocopter, Olivier Blain is the new head of communication
Marignane, France - He succeeds to Laurence Rigolini
Olivier Blain has been appointed as vice-president corporate communication within Eurocopter. He will report to Lutz Bertling, CEO of the company. He succeeds Laurence Rigolini who is taking over new... more
AirportsAtlanta is the US and World's busiest airport
Atlanta, USA - Data by Airports Council International
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says "Hartsfield-Jackson"-Atlanta International Airport is the US's busiest for the fourth year in a row. The FAA said last Friday Atlanta led the Country in... more
AirlinesEmirates flies in Cote d'Ivoire
Milan, Italy - Abidjan is one of the 15 destinations in Africa
"The sweet taste of Emirates' success has taken on a new meaning after the airline introduced daily flights to Cote D'Ivoire, a leading producer of cocoa and a key ingredient behind one of the world's... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines transfers its headquarters at Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - In 2003 the code-share agreement with AirOne
After Cathay Pacific (see AVIONEWS for more details), also Aegean Airlines transfers its headquarters at Rome-Fiumicino Airport (Torre Uffici 2). The new addresses are: (tel) 06/97150532-33; (fax) 06/6595... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of January
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 26 to next Sunday February 1st
Monday 26 - "11th FAI World Paragliding Championship". El Peñon, Valle de Bravo, Mexico. + 52 55 5286 7809 http://events.fai.org www.pwmex2009.com Tuesday 27 - "11th FAI World Paragliding... more
AirlinesAlitalia to say goodbye to the Stock Exchange today
Milan, Italy - The communication by Government by May 31st, 2009
Today, January 26th, Alitalia will say goodbye to Piazza Affari, after the last week starting of the cancellation's procedure of the quotation in the Stock Exchange. This decision has been taken by Borsa... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: a new perturbation arriving on the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - For the next 24-36 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions starting from this morning, on Monday January 26, and for the next 24-36 hours. On... more
Press releaseAdr on environment data released by the authorities
Rome, Italy - Everything has been made according to Italian laws
"Concerning today news on the environmental situation surrounding the area of Rome-Ciampino, the Roman airports operator (Adr) says that its role in the matter has just been related to the release of data... more
IndustryAtr (2): perspectives for 2009
Paris, France - The industry plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft
In terms of deliveries, ATR plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft during 2009. In order to cope with the current financial situation, ATR will strengthen its activities to assist its clients in order... more
IndustryATR registers record turnover in 2008 with 1.3 billion dollars
Paris, France - The figure represents an increase of 140% in the last three years
On the occasion of the ATR annual press conference, which took place today in Paris, Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO, announced a record turnover of 1.3 billion dollars for 2008. Such result continues the strong... more
UAS-DronesCanada sends UAV Heron in Afghanistan
Kandahar, Afghanistan - A further help to the ISAF forces with American leadership
An indefinite number of UAV airplanes (Unmanned aerial vehicle), Heron model, has arrived yesterday in Afghanistan. Christopher Coates, Capt. of the Canadian Air Wing situated in Kandahar, announced it.... more
CuriositiesThe Weekly's Photo: a stratospheric helicopter?
Rome, Italy - Play of light
At first it would seem a helicopter that is flying at stratospheric altitude, but this is the optical illusion of the horizon with an Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar helicopter in flight on Phalsbourg, Fr... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: new gradual worsening on Italy from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Very strong winds and heavy seas along the exposed coasts
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the base of available forecast, has diffused a notice for adverse weather conditions from early tomorrow, on Saturday January 24 and for the next 36 hours. In... more
Government actsItalian question about delays and lacking assistance to passengers of Iberia. Italian ENAC intervene
Rome, Italy - By Senator Donatella Poretti (PD)
"The Italian Senator Donatella Poretti (Partito democratico) addressed a parliamentary question to the Infrastructures and Transport Minister. Following the fact: the flight Madrid-Rome nr 3678... more
Press releaseItalian Audit Office about ASI, the Italian Space Agency
Rome, Italy - The financial management 2007 closed with a EUR 38 m deficit
"The Italian Space Agency (ASI) established to promote, develop and diffuse scientific and technological research applied to space and aerospace field, has an important role at European level, ambit in... more
Press releaseItalian SDL: fixed a 24 hour strike by Alitalia's staff
Rome, Italy - For next March 4
"SDL (Italian workers intercategory union) has announced a new strike for next March 4, 2009, after the four hour one occurred last January 19, and not having had no positive result by the society. This... more
Military aviationKyrgyzstan: the US base's destiny to be decided in February
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Before the president of Kyrgyzstan visit in Moscow
A decision on the future of a U.S. military base in Kyrgyzstan, will be made before the president of the Central Asian country visits Moscow at the start of February, a Kyrgyz OSCE delegate said on Thursday.... more
Press releaseRyanair exposes Region Lazio's false claims
Milan, Italy - Regarding the noise at the Roman airport of Ciampino
"Ryanair, Europe’s low-fares airline, today (23nd January) called on Regione Lazio to accept the factual findings of the official noise report conducted at Rome-Ciampino Airport which confirmed that t... more
Military aviationRussia: l'aviazione militare riceverà nuovi aerei da combattimento Sukhoi e MiG
Mosca, Russia - 10 Su-25 Frogfoot e oltre 10 MiG-29SMT
L'aviazione militare russa riceverà nel 2009 circa 20 nuovi aerei tra Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot e caccia MiG-29SMT Fulcrum. "Circa 10 aerei d'attacco Sukhoi Su-25 e oltre 10 MiG-29SMT verranno consegnati... more
HelicoptersFrench Army grounds its AS-532 Cougar fleet for precautionary reasons
Paris, France - Until the investigation determines the real causes of the accident
The French Army has grounded its fleet of Eurocopter AS-532 Cougars following an accident off the coast of Gabon that killed eight (see AVIONEWS for more details). Two soldiers survived the accident... more
Civil aviationEASA invites to review the rules on the pilots' rest shifts
Cologne, Germany - The current rules do not offer appropriate protection against the fatigue
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published yesterday a study that paint an alarming picture of fatigue suffered by aircrew. It triggered demands from the British Airline Pilots' Association for an... more
PeopleContinental Airlines approves confirmation of Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation
Washington, Usa - And a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet
"Continental Airlines applauded confirmation of former Congressman Ray LaHood to be the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation and a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet. At his confirmation hearing,... more
AirlinesAir Berlin is reducing its fuel surcharge
Berlin, Germany - From next Tuesday, January 27
"Air Berlin, Germany’s airline, is reducing its fuel surcharge. From Tuesday, 27th January 2009, the carrier will be charging up to 15 euros less in fuel surcharge per flight. On domestic German and E... more
AirlinesJet Airways signs an agreement with United Airlines
Delhi, India - It's a code-share on the route London-Mumbai-San Francisco
Jet Airways and United Airlines signed an agreement for a code-share on the route London-Mumbai-San Francisco, operated with aircraft of the first domestic carrier of India. This partnership follows the... more
AirlinesIreland: the Government rejects the offer by Ryanair for Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - "The offer undervalues the national airline"
The Irish Government has rejected the bid by Ryanair equal to 748 million Euros (1.40 per share) to take over Aer Lingus, the Irish national airline. According to the Government, that owns 25% of the... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines, 10.7 million passengers in 2008
Vienna, Austria - A 6.2% increase to the Far East
With 10.7 million passengers carried in total in 2008, Austrian Airlines is facing a slight reduction compared to 2007. With around 8.2 million scheduled passengers in the short- and medium-haul segment,... more
AirportsAlitalia (2): still no solutions for Linate Airport
Milan, Italy - The yesterday meeting was "Fruitless"
The Milan's Mayor Letizia Moratti met yesterday Alitalia President, Roberto Colaninno, and CEO, Rocco Sabelli, to talk about the future of the Lombardia airport system, that brought back on the negotiation... more
AirlinesAlitalia: three possibilities for the shares left by Marcegaglia Group
Rome, Italy - 1,18% has a value of 10 million Euros
The exit of Emma Marcegaglia by the new Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for more details) goes through an agreement with Banca Intesa-Sanpaolo. The Confidustria President disclosed her decision yesterday during... more
AirportsCiampino Airport: the Mayor applauds the speech by President Marrazzo
Rome, Italy - In line on the transfer of low-cost carriers on Viterbo
The Mayor of Ciampino, Walter Enrico Perandici, and the deputy mayor and Environment councillor, Enzo Lavagnini, agree with the yesterday statements of Lazio Region President, Piero Marrazzo, about the... more
AccidentsUpdates on investigation into ditching of Us Airways Jetliner into Hudson River
New York, Usa - News have been released by NTSB
In its continuing investigation of US Airways flight 1549, which ditched into the Hudson River adjacent to Manhattan at approximately 3:30 p.m. on January 15, 2009, the National Transportation Safety Board... more
AirportsAlitalia (3): in progress the meeting between the airline's heads and the Milan's Mayor Letizia Moratti
Milan, Italy - About the Linate and Malpensa matter
The Alitalia's heads, President Roberto Colaninno and CEO Rocco Sabelli are in conference with the Milan's Mayor, Letizia Moratti, about the future of the Lombardia airport system, that brings back on... more
AirlinesSiA takes delivery the first of 19 new Airbus A-330/300
Toulouse, France - It will operate routes from Singapore to Australia and Japan
Singapore Airlines (SiA) took delivery the first of 19 new Airbus A-330/300s with a ceremony held yesterday in Toulouse, France. Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine-powered Singapore Airline’s 19 new A-330/300 a... more
Military aviation"Winter Olympic Games 2010" to penalize the presence of Canadian helicopters in Afghanistan
Ottawa, Canada - The Edmonton-based 408th Tactical Helicopter Squadron will end its mission within 2011
"The Canadian Forces will always do the best that it can to meet the various obligations that it has", Colonel Christopher Coates, Commander of Canada's Air Wing in Kandahar, said about the presence of... more
CargoMiro Radici Finance interested in the Italian air cargo sector
Rome, Italy - It will create a new airline
Miro Radici Finance (MRF) Group, that in September 2008 announced an agreement with Alcide Leali owned- Alis company for the take over of Alitalia Cargo (at the moment suspended), discloses the intention... more
AerospaceFirst stage of foreign missions SAT Expo Europe in Tel Aviv
Rome, Italy - EU Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, will led the first meeting
"Sat Expo Europe, in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Ministry, has organized the first of foreign missions planned for 2009, in order to promote the Italian industry, to encourage trade and technical-scientific... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Berlusconi: "Obscenities and dishonesty on the Alitalia's debts"
Rome, Italy - The answer to the opposition's blames
Some opposition's members have charged with the Government to have pinned the Alitalia's debts to Italian population with the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana)'s operation, adding that this would not be happened... more
AirportsThailand favours airlines to recover tourism
Bangkok, Thailand - The Government cuts 20% take-off and landing fees
2008 was a crisis year for all air transport sector, and to limit the damages in 2009 all operators research successful solutions. State-controlled-Airports of Thailand (AOT) is to cut landing and parking... more
AerospaceRussia to suspend space trips on ISS
Moscow, Russia - In 2010 there will be not more space onboard for tourists
The International Space Station (ISS) will be off limits to space tourists after 2009 as its crew grows from three to six, the Russian space agency head said on Wednesday. Roscosmos director, Anatoly... more
AirlinesWizz Air leaves Bologna for Forlì
Bologna, Italy - Starting from March 29th
Wizz Air, Hungarian and Polish low-cost airline with headquarters in Budapest and Katowice that has the purpose to link these two Countries to the European Union, packs its bags from "G. Marconi"-Bologna... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): started the monitoring on ticket's prices by Antitrust
Rome, Italy - Catricalà: "We are studying the price list and have requested some information"
Started the monitoring on ticket's prices of the new Alitalia by Antitrust, particularly on some domestic routes. "We are studying the price list and have requested some information", Antitrust President,... more
HelicoptersVip transport: two new Eurocopter EC-635 based in Berne-Belp
Berne, Switzerland - Swiss Air Forces will receive 18 more machines to be used for the troops
Starting from January 2009, Swiss air transportation service counts two new EC-635 Vip helicopters. The new aircraft, which will be based i Berne-Belp aerodrome, will replace a Dauphin. The purchase of... more
AirlinesLufthansa: 15 cancellations due to the strike of Contact Air's pilots
Stuttgart, Germany - Against the wages that are less than at similar airlines
Lufthansa, that operates more than 2,000 flights a day, cancelled yesterday 15 flights after pilots at regional partner Contact Air Flugdienst GmbH walked off the job in a pay dispute. The cancellations... more
Finance and economyAir Partner among the most growing European companies
Milan, Italy - It's the only one in the aviation industry included in the standing
Air Partner is in the annual standing which includes the most growing European companies of 2008. The world leader in dealing commercial aircraft and private jets, ranked 43th, the only company of the... more
AirlinesFirst quarter for easyJet
Milan, Italy - The airline’s position strengthened in the key markets
"• Total revenue grew by 32% to £ 550 million with a strong performance across the network • Total revenue per seat grew by 23% to £ 45.57, an increase per seat of 14% on a constant currency basis • 10.1 mi... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to cut other 1,000 jobs
Houston, USA - A loss of 1.3 billion dollars in the fourth quarter
Black period for UAL. After having disclosed the loss of 1.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008 (see AVIONEWS for more details), against a loss of 98 million in the same period of 2007, the company... more
AirlinesCAI: Emma Marcegaglia out of the concert-party
Rome, Italy - In support to the Milan-Malpensa Airport
"I repeated several times the reasons of my adhesion to the concert-party. Now the operation is concluded. My task is ended, so I go out from CAI". This is the statement by Confindustria President,... more