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AirlinesDelta and Air France new joint-venture routes marks first anniversary of partnership
Rome, Italy - New services from Paris to Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham on the occasion
"Delta Air Lines and Air France announce the start of two additional nonstop flights between France and the United States. The first of the new flights is a non-stop flight between Paris-'Charles de Gaulle'... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about emergency landing of Ryanair flight in Rome-Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - No injured
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs this morning at 7:56 am a Ryanair airplane coming from Frankfurt, carries out an emergency landing at the airport of Rome-Ciampino. Over 166 people were... more
CuriositiesWeekly's Photo: is it an UFO?
Rome, Italy - Misleading eyes
At first glance it seems an UFO, but a watchful eye would see that this incredible effect is given by a UK Armed Forces Boeing AH-MK1 Longbow helicopter during an attack operation. more
ReportStill legal troubles for Olmert
Tel Aviv, Israel - Inquiry on multiple compensations for air tickets
New legal troubles for the outgoing Israeli premier Ehud Olmert, following the two inquiries opened for supposed corruption: this morning some officials of the unity against fraud have interrogated him... more
AccidentsMexico air accident: "November 4th events will be carefully analyzed"
Mexico City, Mexico - President Calderón's emotional words
Emotional words were pronounced by president Calderón in front of Interior Minister Mouriño coffin, tragically disappeared on Tuesday (see AVIONEWS). "The terrible events occurred on November 4th will b... more
AirportsAirlineForecasts makes forecasts on airport fares in 2009
Washington, USA - Analysis based on the effects of the oil price's drop
AirlineForecasts, specialized research Institute, makes forecast in 2009 for the tickets' average fares. According to these valuations, based on the effects of the oil price's decrease, prices could be... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlins, in future plans the purchase of 105 new airplanes
Ankara, Turkey - A deal worth 6 billion dollars
Turkish Airlines has announced this week that it wishes to purchase 105 new planes, and has opened up the bidding between Boeing and Airbus for this 6 billion dollars contract. The Turkish carrier apparently... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: cuts on fuel tax
Paris, France - Effective from today
Yesterday in the evening the air company Air France-Klm announced it will reduce fuel tax, with a 2 Euros cut per route on domestic flights and a 10 Euros cut on medium and long-haul flights. The measure... more
AirportsBrescia-Montichiari airport: Radici arrives
Brescia, Italy - Objectives and future perspectives
“Relaunching Brescia-Montichiari airport": this is the objective of Miro Radici Finance. Ilario Testa, manager for Miro Radici Finance, explains that the society will be in charge of the "Assistance a... more
Civil aviationNew flight Brindisi-Memmingen
Brindisi, Italy - The new route will be presented next Monday during a conference
Next Monday, November 10th, in front of the transport regional councillor Mario Loizzo, tourism regional councillor Massimo Ostillio, sole administrator of "Aeroporti di Puglia" Domenico Di Paola and... more
AccidentsGreece: military helicopter crash. Risk of uranium contamination
Athens, Greece - 200 kilos of bullets on board
Wednesday night an Apache helicopter belonging to Greek Army crashed and blew up near Kymi, isle of Evia, south-east of Greece. The news has been issued today by "Ethnos" newspaper, which has explained... more
AirportsVal d'Aosta: the "Committee for a sustainable airport" was born
Aosta, Italy - "Informing on the environmental impact"
"Informing on the environmental impact of the regional airport widening" in terms of environmental and noisy pollution: with this objective the "Committee for a sustainable airport" was born. The initiative... more
AirportsAdR: President Fabrizio Pallenzona asked about airport fares
Rome, Italy - "It is a serious problem and with a no immediate resolution"
The matter of the airport fares "Is a serious problem and with a no immediate resolution", Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Rome Airports Management Company, Presidet Fabrizio Pallenzona said yesterday during... more
AirportsViterbo airport: "A major impact, if compared with Fiumicino airport"
Rome, Italy - Mayor Alemanno's declarations
Viterbo is a promising airport and it will have “A major impact if compared with Fiumicino”, as Mayor Alemanno declared during the conference "Rome Capital, an historic turn". It will benefit not onl... more
IndustryTechnik-Norwegian Air Shuttle agreement
Oslo, Norway - For "Engines maintenance"
"Engines maintenance services": this is the subject of the agreement signed by Technik and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Under the contract, lasting 15 years, Lufthansa Technik will maintenance CFM56-7B engines... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC authorizes requests by foreign airlines for flights to Milan-Malpensa
Rome, Italy - About the statements by SEA President
"About the statements by the SEA (Milan Airport Management Company) President Giuseppe Bonimi, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Vito Riggio said since when Alitalia transferred some flights of its... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines marks first anniversary of A-380 services
Milan, Italy - The carrier has firm orders for a further 13 models and options on another six
"Singapore Airlines celebrates another milestone in civil aviation as it marks one year of A-380 services. SQ-380, the world’s first commercial flight, took to the skies on the morning of Friday 25 O... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Russian Technologies sign a partnership agreement in the sector of composite materials
Moscow, Russia - Attended by the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and the Russian President Dmitri Medvedev
Finmeccanica and Russian Technologies signed a partnership agreement - on the occasion of the Italy-Russia intergovernmental summit held at the Kremlin in Moscow and attended by the Italian Prime Minister... more
IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 is transported to SibNIA (the Siberian Aeronautical Research Institute in the city of Novosibirsk)
Novosibirsk, Russia - For fatigue tests
"Last Monday Sukhoi Superjet 100 # 95006 was transported from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the Novosibirsk Aviation Production Association. The test plane traveled all the way from KnAAPO (Komsomolsk-on-Amur... more
Government actsItalian question about funds to the ESA's space programs
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Andrea Lulli (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Honourable Andrea Lulli (Partito democratico) asks to the University and Research Minister to know: if the minister wants to maintain the contribution to the ESA (European Space Agency)'s... more
Military aviation"Flintlock 2008", US military training in Africa
Bamako, Mali - As part of "Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) Programme"
"Flintlock 2008" military training will take place from November 3rd to 20th, in the African Republic of Mali. This exercise joins "Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) Programme" by US Department... more
Civil aviationIATA about meeting between Fantozzi and Riggio
Geneva, Switzerland - Bisignani has made presentation of the current state of the industry
"IATA, International Air Transport Association, has positively concluded a working meeting with CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) CEO, Rocco Sabelli, the extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi and President... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Oboronprom Corporation agree upon JV establishment
Cascina Costa, Italy - And UTAir signs letter of intent for purchase of AW-139s
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Oboronprom Corporation announced they have signed an agreement for the establishment of a 50-50 joint-venture Company in Russia to set up and run a civil AW-139... more
AirportsAlghero: a couple blocked for drug traffic
Alghero, Italy - It hid about 700g of cocaine
Two passengers landed at Alghero's airport came from Spanish city of Girona. They have been arrested thanks to the intervention by men of Financial Police, got suspicious from their tension. More detailed... more
IndustryEMA presented today the new high-tech production division
Avellino, Italy - On occasion of the 10th anniversary of activity
EMA - Europea Microfusion Aerospaziali industry presented today on occasion of the 10th anniversary of its activity, its new high-tech production division that will look after components for civil and... more
AirlinesAACO asks to cancel taxes and rights applied to the air transport activities
Tunisi, Tunisia - And to optimize air routes
AACO (Arab Air Carrier Organization) "Annual General Meeting" held three working sessions on 22 October 2008 in Tunisia. AACO presented his report on industry issues, focusing on the current global financial... more
DefenseRussia to deploy an Iskander tactical missile system
Warsaw, Poland - Its welcome to the new US President Barak Obama
The Russian president's remarks concerning the possible deployment of tactical missiles near Poland are an "Unfriendly act". Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Russia would deploy precision-guided... more
ReportCrash in Mexico: State funeral for Minister of the Interior
Mexico City, Mexico - The attack theory too hastily rejected?
The father, Spanish, and sister of Juan Camilo Mourino, the Mexican Foreign Minister, have already landed in Mexico City by an airplane coming from Madrid. He died together with eight people (plus four... more
ReportPakistan: air strike against Taliban rebels
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Army continues in its offensive launched in August
15 Taliban militants have been killed in an air raid in Waziristan, North-West Pakistan, government officials say. Security forces targeted a compound in Airab, a village in the troubled Bajaur region... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Board of Directors approves the interim report as of 30th September 2008
Milan, Italy - Strong cash flow from operations in the first nine months of 2008
"• Revenues in North America: $1,969.5m, up 6.8% against $1,844.2m for first nine months 2007 • Revenues in Italy: €1,001.6m, up 4.4% against €959.8m for first nine months 2007 • Revenues in Rest o... more
HelicoptersRussian Air Force to buy 12 Ka-52 helicopters in 2009
Krasnodar, Russia - Among future plans there are Mi-28N and a new generation fighter
Russia's armed forces plans to buy up to 12 Ka-52 Hokum-B combat/reconnaissance helicopters in 2009, the Russian Air Force Commander General Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday during celebrations to mark... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Strike is a madness" by Claudio Scajola
Rome, Italy - Total support to ANPAC and Unione Piloti by Meridiana and Eurofly pilots
"The Alitalia brand collapsed for the ticket's sale, it is necessary a great marketing manoeuvre. Strike are pure madness", the Italian Economic Development Minister, Claudio Scajola, said. The assembly... more
CargoBoeing forecasts long-term growth in air cargo traffic
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Near-term slowdown in growth seen as short-term
"Boeing said that world air cargo growth will expand at a 5.8 percent annual rate over the next two decades, with worldwide air freight traffic tripling through 2027, according to Boeing's World Air Cargo... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways, announced potential buyers. Among these also the Italian airline Myair.com
Athens, Greece - The list disclosed by the Greek Transport Ministry
There is also the Italian airline Myair.com in the list of companies interested to take over Olympic Airways. The list has been disclosed by the Greek Transport Ministry that has informed the potential... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica completes acquisition of 11.1% of Eurotech’s share capital
Rome, Italy - Strategic partnership in the research, development, production and sale of miniaturised computers (NanoPCs) and high performance computing (HPC) computers
Pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of Finmeccanica on 12 May 2008 and agreements reached with some of the Eurotech’s founding shareholders, as communicated in the press release o... more
AirlinesBritish Airways strengthens the offer from the airport of Naples-Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Launched the new service "Night Stop"
For the Winter Season British Airways has strengthened the offer for passengers in departure from the airport of Naples-Capodichino. Thanks to the new service "Night Stop" (nightly break in the airport... more
AirlinesCAI: one billion Euro for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Sent the mobility letters to all workers
The extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi, after the yesterday assembly in Rome at Hilton Hotel, disclosed the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) offer for Alitalia that is about one billion Euro. CAI... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines reduces fuel surcharge
Milan, Italy - Starting from tomorrow
Singapore Airlines will lower its fuel surcharges for travellers in Business and Economy Class, across all routes, for tickets issued on or after Friday 7 November 2008. The reduction is the second... more
Press releaseAlitalia about CAI's offer
Rome, Italy - An overall amount of 1 billion euros
"As a consequence of indiscretions appearing in the press yesterday, the Extraordinary Administrator, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, releases the present document at the request of the Italian Stock Exchange Controller... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Fiumicino Airport as hub of the new airline
Rome, Italy - Reported by Regione Lazio President and the Rome's Mayor
"We are preparing concrete proposals for the competitiveness of Rome-Fiumicino Airport to be ready for November 12th when European Union will give its response on the CAI-Alitalia operation", Regione Lazio... more
AirlinesCAI (2): Italian ENAC plans to close the preliminary inquiry within November
Rome, Italy - The statements by President Vito Riggio
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) intends to close the economic and technician preliminary inquiry on CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) within November", President Vito Riggio reported during a hearing... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: inaugural ceremony of the new operational base at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
AdR, Rome airports, the company running the airports of the Italian capital, announces that on November 6th 2008 at 11:30 a.m. a press conference will take place in order to present the new operational... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines launches for the first time non-stop route between US and Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The first airline in the World to offer this service
Emirates held a press conference last week to launch its non-stop Dubai-Los Angeles operation, its third U.S. route. The newest addition to Emirates global network is expected to contribute positively... more
ReportSomalia: kidnapped four aid-workers of ACF and two airplane pilots
Mogadishu, Somalia - Their nationality is still unknown
According to some humanitarian organizations, today at 12:00 four aid-workers of the French NGO "Action contre la faim" and two airplane pilots were kidnapped at Dhusa Mareb, 350 km North of Mogadishu.... more
Civil aviation"Blue Med" (2): commissioner Tajani's declarations
Rome, Italy - Some advantages of the project
Hereafter some of the advantages of "Blue Med" project according to EU Transports Commissioner Tajani, released after yesterday meeting (see AVIONEWS): ''We are working to develop an air transport... more
DefenseRussia: an answer to US missile shield
Moscow, Russia - Moscow will install "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado
Installing "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado, a Russian enclave located between Poland, Lithuania and near the Baltic Sea, in order to reply to US missile shield in Eastern Europe: this is the idea expressed... more
DefenseSpy chief warns US vulnerable in next President's first year
Washington, USA - Terrorist threats to grow in number and influence until 2025
The top U.S. intelligence official is warning the country will be especially vulnerable to security threats during the first months of a new presidency. Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell... more
Civil aviation"Blue Med"'s take-off
Rome, Italy - The agreement was signed yesterday in Rome
"Integrate the air space in the South-east area of Mediterranean": this is the objective of "Blue Med project", signed yesterday in Rome by Transports ministers of eight Countries of Mediterranean area... more
AirportsIndia: the airports are a rich pickings for Çelebi Hava Servisi
Mumbai, India - Among other targets also Russia and UAE
Çelebi Hava Servisi, a Turkish airport-services provider, seeks a 30 percent market share at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai after winning a contract to provide ground services at... more
Civil aviationBoeing, further delays for 787 Dreamliner airplane
St. Louis, USA - Deliveries in 2010
Boeing's machinist strike has turned delivering the new 787 Dreamliner into a nightmare. Boeing said it would not be able to deliver its first 787 Dreamliner during the fourth quarter as planned. This... more