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OccurrencesAir France: two injured crew-members after turbulence over Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Both of them have been hospitalized. No problem for the passengers
Two crew-members of an Air France Boeing 777 were injured this morning after their plane hit a turbulence in the sky above Japan. Both of them have been hospitalized with hip and thoracic fractures. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Fantozzi opens a help-desk for redundancy human resources
Rome, Italy - Active since March the 4th to ask for information and support
The help-desk for redundancy human resources has been opened yesterday, March the 4th, by Alitalia extraordinary commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi. "This solution - is written in the press release - will... more
AirportsCatania-Fontanarossa: ready the new taxiway
Catania, Italy - Now opened the "Bretella 26" that will allow a more organized aircraft flow
The new taxiway "Bretella 26" of the "Vincenzo Bellini" airport has been opened. It will allow a more organized flow of airplanes, increasing the traffic potential of the Sicilian air station. An aeronautical... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2009-02-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unannunciated loss of cabin pressure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8726-8728] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (AdR) lays off 341 workers
Rome, Italy - Reported by Italian SDL union
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports Management Company, opened procedures for the mobility of 341 workers (55 executives, 207 employees and 79 workers). According to a note of SdL... more
Civil aviationICAO: aviation downturn will end in 2010 or in 2011 at the most
Montreal, Canada - The forecast of president Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez
"Air industry will recover from recession in one or two years", said Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez, president of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). "We think that within this... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo announces 2009 Expansion Plan
Milan, Italy - The airline to increase cargo capacity by 17 per cent
"Airline unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14 per cent in 2009, increasing cargo capacity by 17 per cent. In the next 12 months, Emirates SkyCargo will take delivery... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2009-01-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane due to fatigue damage, and consequent cracking of the pick-up angles at frame 40
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8728-8732] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-45 and CF6-50 series turbofan engines (2009-04-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the forward and aft centerbody of the LFCEN assembly from separating due to high imbalance engine conditions, leading to damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8735-8737] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryAirbus presents innovative use of RFID in airline catering at "CeBIT Expo" in Hannover
Hannover, Germany - The system allows automatic identification of objects by means of electro-magnetic waves
Airbus is highlighting its position as innovation leader at this year's "CeBIT Expo" in Hannover by presenting intelligent catering solutions using RFID. Cost effective catering logistics have become a... more
DefenseUK-Italy-Canada common exercise held in Great Britain
Rome, Italy - Near Westminster Land Warfare Center
One of Italian "Ariete" logistic squads participated to a common Uk-Italy-Canada exercise with the 3rd British Division near Westminster Warfare Center, in England. The activity concerned the 101st... more
AccidentsAmsterdam disaster maybe caused by altimeter damage
Amsterdam, Netherlands - This the conclusion by Dutch Security Board's inquiry
The theory of a wind-shear being the cause of last week's air crash of a Turkish Airlines 737-8F2 airplane near Amsterdam, will be temporarily put aside. Today press sources are spreading the news - apparently... more
Press releaseANSV: second updating about crash in Trigoria happened last February 7 to a Cessna airplane
Rome, Italy - The Italian Agency, after almost a month from the event, has not data included in two board recorders
"With reference to the technical inquiry, regarding the crash occurred at an airplane, code I-FEEV, the ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates that, to date, despite has passed almost a month... more
ReportSpace: Italian minister for Education, Gelmini, visits ESA's Esrin headquarter
Rome, Italy - Guest in Frascati of European Space Agency CEO, Dordain, in presence of Italian ASI commissioner Saggese
Italian minister for Education, Mariastella Gelmini, visited ESA's Esrin (European Space Research Institute) center in Frascati (Rome) for the first time. The event was held today (March, 4) at 5pm in... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV will renew its aircraft fleet
Roma, Italy - For the control of airport radio-assistance
Within the operations related with safety and air navigation, ENAV (Flight assistance Italian authority) is also in charge of the flight control of the radio-assistances concerning the routes and the airports... more
Military aviationSummer '07-February '09: 2000 flight hours for the Mangusta of the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - In Afghani area
From Summer 2007 to February 2009, the A-129 "Mangusta" helicopters of the Italian Army, redeployed in Afghanistan, have totalized 2000 flight hours in the skies of West Region of the Asiatic Country. The... more
DefenseIndia today tried again launch of BRAHMOS supersonic missile
New Delhi, India - After the failure of last January 20
After the failure of last January 20 due to a problem in software recorded to the guide system, today India tried again the launch of Block II version of BRAHMOS, the supersonic missile. DRDO (Defence... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will supply logistic support to US Special Forces
Bethesda, USA - The Bethesda-based company defeated L-3, previous contractor, in a $5 billion race
Lockheed Martin won the contract for the logistic support to the US Special Operation Forces. Also competing in the contract race were L-3, the previous contractor, and a team led by Boeing. Lockheed... more
Civil aviationFirst Dornier 228-NG ready for assemblage
Kanpur, India - Structural parts shipped to Germany by Hal. Delivery scheduled for early 2010
The first Dornier 228-NG shipset left Kanpur, India, destination Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. The structural parts (fuselage, wings and tail) built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. have been shipped to Ruag... more
AirportsACI (2), Asia Pacific domestic traffic provided the only increase in January figures
Geneva, Switzerland - Traffic in the region blostered by Chinese new year travels
In the overall downturn of air traffic in January 2009 (as registered by ACI, Airport Council International), Asia Pacific domestic traffic provided the only bright spot, lifting the results for the Asia... more
PeopleRobert Ajtai is the new Air Europa manager for Italy
Milan, Italy - The Hungarian comes to Milan after his long experience with Malev and Air Europa Hungary
Robert Ajtai, new Air Europa manager for Italy, will bring all his long-time experience at Malev Hungarian Airlines pricing and international sales department and Air Europa Hungary. After five years working... more
AirlinesAir China asks for government aid
Beijing, China - After days of uncertainties president Dong asks officially for a cash injection
"We definitely want a government cash injection - president of China national air company Kong Dong declared today (March, 4) - as the whole industry is suffering losses now". After the doubts expressed... more
HelicoptersPresidential helicopter blueprints on a pc in Teheran
Washington, USA - Data leak through a peer-2-peer program. Tiversa: "Government knew since October"
Embarrassment for US Navy and Department of Defense after technical data of one of the Sikorsky VH-60 helicopters in endowment to the presidential staff have been found on an Iranian pc the last 25th of... more
AirlinesRyanair announces a new airplane, four new routes...
Milan, Italy - ... and 2,5 million passengers per year from/to Pisa
"Ryanair, the European low-cost airline, has announced today, on March 4, that will add a new B-737/800 airplane (now for a total of six aircraft) and to open four new connections (now for a total of 34)... more
IndustrySuperJet International opens a branch in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The office wil be managed by Dmitry Mirgorodsky
"SuperJet International - the regional jet marketing, customization, and support Company for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft - has opened its Russian branch in Moscow. The Russian branch will be SuperJet... more
AirportsACI, world airports traffic fell by 6% in January
Geneva, Switzerland - International freight dropped by 27%
World airports report that January 2009 traffic growth fell by 6% relative to January 2008, continuing the steady traffic decline of the past months. Freight results served as a grim reminder that industrial... more
AirportsOlbia: shows at the airport
Olbia, Italy - A series of appointments to attract tourists in low-season periods
The project for Olbia ariport is clear: to attract tourists also in low-season periods and to become a landmark for the citizens. "Airport and the City" is the name of a series of artistic and musical... more
ConferencesACI Europe's Regional Airports Forum appointed a new chairman
Linz, Austria - Olle Sundin in charge of the Small and Medium Airports Action Group
Regional airports from all over Europe gathered together yesterday, to review the increasing impact of the recession and seek out potential solutions. The scene was the 2nd ACI Europe Small and Medium... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia launches domestic routes: Rome, Naples and Bari from Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Fleet expanding to eight Airbus A-319 airplanes
"Within just weeks of its inaugural flight, Lufthansa Italia is expanding its network in response to high demand. From 1 April, the airline will also offer flights on domestic routes from Milan-Malpensa... more
AirportsMexico City: 460 new policemen for airport security
Mexico City, Mexico - Decision taken after the recent armed robberies
Mexico City Attorney General Miguel Mancera ordered 460 policemen to be added to the security forces of the the international airport. Since last December 350 agents were assigned to the airport itself,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, 30% gas reduction within 2025
Washington, Usa - The carrier purchased B-737/800 aircraft to replace MD-80
American has committed to a 30% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2025 and will work closely with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to reach its goal. Over the past few years, American has... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport to replace old bonds with new fixed-rate bonds
New Orleans, Usa - The goal is to reduce the debt
The New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) obtained credit ratings from three nationally-recognized rating agencies. The improved ratings enabled Armstrong officials to sell 144.4 million dollars in general... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3), within two months a "roadmap of services"
Rome, Italy - The general manager met the Italian consumers associations
Rocco Sabelli, general manager of Alitalia, has met the Italian consumers associations. During the meeting, these have expressed their point of view and their expectations on the new sky operator. Talks... more
ConferencesUiltrasporti, Enav invested 1.5 billion euros in technology in five year
Rome, Italy - And it decreased operational costs and fares
During a conference organized by Uiltrasporti (one of the Unions of the Italian transportation industry), ENAV, flight assistance Italian authority, talked about its goals to face the air transportation... more
SecurityAntigua and Barbuda: air-crash simulation to test security systems
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda - An exercise to test rescues effectiveness in the worst possible conditions
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (Abaa) projected an air-crash simulation to reproduce the worst possible disaster conditions during the regular operating time. The exercise will help to give... more
AirlinesWith Myair from Foggia to Bologna and Geneva
Foggia, Italy - The low-cost airline expressed interest and confidence in the growth potential of Puglia's market
Low-cost air companies are expanding to Puglia, making it easier to fly to and from the major Italian cities and more. From March the 31st two new routes from Foggia to Bologna and Geneva will be opened.... more
HelicoptersCiampino: new aviation center for the helicopters of the Italian firefighters
Rome, Italy - The opening yesterday in presence of Home Secretary Roberto Maroni
Opened yesterday in presence of Home Secretary, Roberto Maroni, the new base of the firefighter's aviation center. Particular attention was given to the new hangar that with its 2000sqm can host the four... more
AirlinesMeridiana: ministry extended negotiations with flight assistants
Olbia, Italy - Two more weeks given to the parts to find an agreement
Negotiations between trade unions and Meridiana management go on due to difficulties in finding an agreement on the flight assistants' dispute. After Friday's failure also yesterday's meeting has not brought... more
AirportsLufthansa: Barcelona-El Prat to be the new hub only if win Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Spanair is looking for a partner for the long-range flights
Spanair is looking for new partner for the long-range flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, and according to some press sources, among its favourite there is Lufthansa. According to Generalitat, the... more
OccurrencesBack into service Qantas's recently grounded A-380s
Sydney, Australia - The three planes have been temporarily replaced with Boeing 747s. The air company: "Minor issues"
The three Qantas's Airbus A-380 aircraft recently grounded due to technical problems are now back to service. Two of them were not working because of fuel leaks while the third one had problems with the... more
AirlinesGulf Air takes delivery its first Boeing 777/300ER
Manama, Bahrain - The next three airplanes to be delivered in March and May, respectively
National carrier Gulf Air received the first of the four Boeing 777/300ER aircraft, as part of its re-fleeting and product-enhancement strategy. Two more aircraft are expected to join the airline’s f... more
Military aviationATK and NASA complete successful Ares I parachute drop test
Minneapolis, USA - The test was conducted at the Army's Yuma Proving Grounds
Alliant Techsystems , the prime-contractor for the first stage of the Ares I launch vehicle, along with NASA, the U.S. Army, and the United Space Alliance (USA), successfully conducted the second in a... more
AirlinesAir Alps will stop flights between Trieste and Malpensa
Gorizia, Italy - The 3-month-old route will be closing on March 7th
"We hope this will be a temporary stop - said Rupert Leitner, Air Alps general manager - because we believe that in a better economic situation the route between Trieste and Milan has a great traffic potential,... more
CuriositiesThe maiden flight of legendary Concorde forty years ago
Toulouse, France - In fact it was on 2 March 1969
"The supersonic Concorde jetliner's first flight 40 years was not only a historic date for aviation, it also marked a key milestone in a programme that helped pave the way for Airbus' subsequent success... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: precipitations and strong winds arriving on a large part of Italian peninsula
Rome, Italy - For tomorrow and Thursday
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the available forecast, issued a notice for adverse weather conditions valid starting from tomorrow morning, that predicts diffused rains of strong intensity,... more
UAS-DronesAAI flies new Orbiter miniature UAS
Yuma, USA - Confirmed the excellent Expeditionary capabilities
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has completed a successful flight demonstration of the Orbiter unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Yuma Proving... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): confirmed 200 million Euros net loss in 2009
Rome, Italy - The statements by CEO Rocco Sabelli
In the first year of the new Alitalia, the management does not review negatively the forecasting and has valued a 200 million Euro net loss, said CEO Rocco Sabelli, confirming the press-indiscretions circulated... more
AirportsGenoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport, international passengers increased
Genoa, Italy - Drop in the domestic traffic
According to "Primocanale" Website, Genoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport recorded a 30% drop in the domestic traffic. The network also reported that "In addition to the crisis and the new Alitalia organization,... more
SecurityFAA AD on BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG G-103 series gliders (2009-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8148-8150] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes (2009-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source in the right main tank, potentially resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8150-8151] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more