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IndustryEmbraer: sale of the first 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Eastern European airline already operates a model under a leasing contract
"Embraer announced the sale of the first EMBRAER 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines. The agreement with the airline from the Republic of Montenegro also includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CAI's offer withdrawal
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the text of the press release
After hours of uncertainties when ifs followed one another, yesterday in the evening CAI press release was issued in order to shed light on Alitalia future. In the text it is written that: "CAI (Italian... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Transnet National Port Authority of South Africa ordered a "Grand" helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For harbour pilot shuttle operations
"AgustaWestland announced that the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) of South Africa has ordered a Grand light twin helicopter for its Harbour Pilot Shuttle (HPS) service. This Grand will perform... more
AirlinesStar Alliance member carriers move together in Seoul
Milan, Italy - Move under one Roof project completed at "Incheon International" Airport
"Star Alliance member carriers recently celebrated their move to the western part of the main terminal at Seoul’s 'Incheon International' Airport. Following Star Alliance’s Move under one Roof (MuoR) con... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain and wind during week-end
Rome, Italy - From today and for successive 36 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions starting from today, on Friday September 19, 2008 and for the successive... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS at the ceremony for 50th anniversary of "Marco Polo"-Venice Airport
Venice, Italy - With the presence of the Italian Republic's President Giorgio Napolitano
Italian Republic's President, Giorgio Napolitano, took off yesterday in the airport of Venice to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Marco Polo" Airport, along with Veneto Region President, Roberto Galan,... more
ReportIraq: US air raid
Baghdad, Iraq - Killed eight civilians
Around eight civilians, all members of the same family, have probably died in Iraq after an US air raid hitting the village of Al-Darw, in the central area of the Country. The attack, reported by local... more
PeopleAustrian Airlines: Manuela Vogt appointed Country Manager for Italy and Malta
Milan, Italy - Starting from last August 1st 2008
"Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance's member carrier, appointed Manuela Vogt Country Manager Italy & Malta starting from last August 1st. 34 years, Austrian, she has an experience in the air transport... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): waiting for the press release
Rome, Italy - The latest news
These are the most important events which marked this afternoon: After 12:00 a.m. meeting, unions disagreeing with CAI (Italian air company) program, have developed a new proposal and asked government... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the 100th "Grand" helicopter assigned to a Russian private customer
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for VIP/corporate transport purposes by its owner Alexander G. Shishkin
"AgustaWestland announced the assignment of the 100th 'Grand' light twin helicopter to a Russian private customer. The aircraft will be used for VIP/corporate transport purposes by its owner Alexander... more
DefensePakistan/USA: a destabilizing politics
Islamabad, Pakistan - Yesterday another US air raid in Pakistani territory
President Bush's mandate is expiring and one of the best way to finish 8 years of government could be hunting al-Qaeda in order to demonstrate and confirm his commitment to the fight against terrorism.... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia and wild strikes
Florence, Italy - How applying for refunds
"Many passengers have become the only unconscious victims with Alitalia's ongoing matter and wild strikes by workers. The strike is an admissible manner that can be made in the ambit of a specific regulation... more
Civil aviationICAO: agreement on aviation security strengthens Organization/EC relations
Montreal, Canada - A MoC has been signed yesterday
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Community yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) concerning their respective aviation security audit and inspection programmes... more
AirportsGatwick up for sale
London, UK - Yesterday BAA chief executive announced it
The British airport of London-Gatwick is up for sale. Yesterday Colin Matthews, BAA chief executive announced that the "Process of selling Gatwick airports" would have begun immediately. BAA's move... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: Board of Directors approved re-organization plan
Milan, Italy - To incorporate Autogrill International SpA
"The Boards of Directors of Autogrill SpA and its wholly owned subsidiary Autogrill International SpA yesterday approved a re-organization plan that envisages the merger of Autogrill International into... more
Airportsoneworld and Lonely Planet offer travel tips for the iPhone generation
Milan, Italy - The Travel Stations installed in Linate and Malpensa airports
"oneworld, the leading quality global airline alliance, and Lonely Planet, the leading global travel information provider, have joined forces to offer guides, tips and advice on some of the world’s leading d... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Uganda Police AW-119 achieves mission readiness
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft was delivered to the customer in August
"AgustaWestland announced that the Uganda Police Air Wing has started operating its new AW-119 Koala single engine helicopter. The aircraft was delivered to the customer in August and is now fully operational... more
AccidentsIraq: US helicopter crashed
Baghdad, Iraq - Seven people have probably died
An helicopter CH-47 Chinook of the US Army crashed last night in south Iraq, nearly 100 km from Basra city. The aircraft, flying from Kuwait and bound for a Us base, in north Baghdad, carried on board... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): put under commissioner Az Airport and Az Services
Rome, Italy - It was announced yesterday by Minister Scajola
After the appointment of Commissioner Fantozzi to the administration of Alitalia SpA, on August 29th, Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola announced yesterday the procedure of receivership also... more
AirlinesEmirates taxiing for take-off from new Terminal
Milan, Italy - The next major passenger trial is scheduled for 27th September
"With the announcement of the phased opening of Terminal Three [T3] from 14th October, the spotlight has now turned firmly on Emirates’ much-anticipated move to its dedicated new home in Dubai. EK-843 D... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Colaninno's proposal
Rome, Italy - Results of yesterday meeting
7% of CAI (Italian air company) net profit will be devoted to employees: this is the last proposal put forward by president Colaninno, during the meeting among government and unions which took place yesterday... more
AirlinesAlitalia: final act
Rome, Italy - Today' schedule
At 3:50 p.m. the ultimatum given to the unions by Mr Colaninno will expire. He explained: "Without unions' green light, CAI (Italian air company) will withdraw the offer". Ten minutes later, at 4:00 p.m.... more
ReportSpanair crash at Madrid-Barajas airport: malfunction of flap would be fated
Madrid, Spain - Boeing's settlements not respected
The advance information comes from Spanish press directly that cites preliminary outline by report of inquiry commission instituted by local Government to clarify the crash's causes of MD-82 of Spanair... more
ReportAfghanistan: four US soldiers and an Afghan one killed
Kabul, Afghanistan - Gates visits Kabul and recognizes US responsibility in the killing of 90 civilians, on August 22nd
Today in Afghanistan a mine blasted when an armoured vehicle arrived, causing the death of four US soldiers and an Afghan one, according to "Misna" news agency. In the meanwhile, US Defence Secretary... more
AirportsOn the "Iguanas island" (Galapagos) the first environmental-friendly airport
Quito, Ecuador - 20 million dollars to build an ecological airport using wind and solar energy
"We have been accused of destroying these islands. Well, now we will demonstrate that we take care of this paradise, for the sustainable development of this place", with these words Ecuador under-secretary... more
Military aviationIndian combat jets at Pakistani borders
New Delhi, India - But Air Marshal Barbora clarifies
According to "Hindustan Times" newspapers, Indian Air Force has probably deployed Sukhoi-30MKI in Kashmir and Jammu, in order to "Send out a powerful message both to China and Pakistan, with whom it has... more
Government actsQuestion on Myair airline
Bari, Italy - By President of Rifondazione comunista Group of Region Puglia, Sannicandro
"The President of Rifondazione comunista Group of Region Puglia, Sannicandro, has presented a question to the Transport Regional councillor to know: if the behaviours by Myair have known by him, and... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: final act
Brussels, Belgium - Green light to the Greek carrier privatization
The awaited Brussels verdict has been issued. State aid for 850 million Euros that Olympic Airways, the Greek carrier, received from the Government, are not in line with EU rules, according to the opinion... more
HelicoptersCircor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing
Corona, USA - The company supplies equipments for Osprey and Super Hornet
CIRCOR Aerospace announced yesterday it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook advanced multimission helicopter. In addition to this... more
Military aviationUSAF demonstrated Boeing LJDAM on B-52H Stratofortress for 1st time
Barksdale, USA - The next demonstration fligh is scheduled for later this year
An airman at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., loads a Boeing Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) onto a B-52H aircraft for a recent demonstration flight. It was the first time the LJDAM had... more
Civil aviationSardinia: a man threatened flight safety
Nuoro, Italy - Now he risks five years of prison
Personal computer and two-way radios were the instruments used by a man aged 51 of Sardinia, to intercept radio frequencies for the airplanes flying in Sardinia' skies. He gave pilots instructions about... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): at 3:30 p.m. meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - A climate of waiting reins
At the beginning it was only a rumour, but a few minutes ago Italian Labour Minister Sacconi announced that unions have been summoned at 3:30 p.m., in "Palazzo Chigi" (Rome). There is a climate of... more
AirportsItalian SACBO (2): new IAT, Information and Touristic Assistance
Bergamo, Italy - The experimentation begins from this city where there is already a working office
"With this new IAT is opened the experimental prototype of office for Information and Touristic assistance at Regional level. It deals to open the real 'Gateways towards Lombardia' in four Lombard... more
AirportsItalian SACBO: the first IAT inaugurated yesterday at Orio al Serio's airport
Bergamo, Italy - Project-pilot and experimental model that will be replicated in all Lombard airports
"Cut ribbon yesterday morning inside the Bergamo's airport and in front of authorities, to inaugurate the experimental office of IAT (Information and Touristic Assistance) finalized to the management of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Rome's entrepreneurs in the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Alemanno and entrepreneurs for Fiumicino airport
Rome is more and more determined to protect the future and the employment at Fiumicino airport. In the first line there is Rome' mayor, Gianni Alemanno, who has probably invited some names in Rome's entrepreneurial... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Tajani proposes a "Supervisor"
Rome, Italy - The problem of Alitalia state aid
A supervisor who could "Report" to European Commission, giving further information about the inquiry on the state aid to Alitalia, granted by the Italian Government: this is the new position European Commissioner... more
Military aviationBoeing awarded contract for radar upgrade on Saudi Awacs fleet
Seattle, USA - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a contract for the initial phase of upgrading the radar on Saudi Arabia's fleet of five E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The Foreign Military... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC issues the temporary licence to Alitalia Express and Volare
Rome, Italy - For the operational continuity
"According to EC Regulation No 2407/92 and decree law August 28th 2008 No 134, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) issued a temporary licence to Alitalia Express and Volare with deadline March 1st,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines offers special discounted fares starting at $69 each way
Houston, Usa - For hurricane "Ike" impacted region
"Continental Airlines announced that it is offering special round-trip fares for travel originating in Houston and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX to any destination in the contiguous United States. Beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Extraordinary Administrator Augusto Fantozzi received two manifestations of interest
Rome, Italy - One by Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A and the other from ItAli Airlines
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi has communicated that on September 12, 2008 he received from Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A., a manifestation of interest... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: ready to take off?
Athens, Greece - Waiting for Brussels' opinions
There is an air company in Europe with an history similar to that one of the Italian carrier Alitalia: Olympic Airways. The Greek air company, founded by the tycoon Aristotele Onassis and symbol of the... more
ReportClimbers blocked on Mont Blanc
Courmayeur , Italy - Bad weather conditions prevents helicopter from rescuing them
The pilot of the rescue helicopter tried to take off in order to help the two English climbers blocked on Mont Blanc, but high winds prevented him from rescuing them. The two people, from today in... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force replaces a C-130J airplane with two C-27Js Spartan
Herat, Afghanistan - Left few days ago from the airport of Pisa
Six years later the Italy Air Force 98th Group of 46th Air Brigade returns to be employed in a mission. Last week-end two C-27J Spartan transport airplanes took off from the airport of Pisa to reach al-Bateen... more
DefenseNorth Korea: tested a long-range missile
Seoul, South Korea - "Chosun Ilbo" newspaper reports it
North Korea goes on along the route of missile tests. According to "Chosun Ilbo", a newspaper of South Korea, Pyonyang regime has probably carried out a test in order to verify the ignition system... more
Civil aviationAir transport strikes on September 17th, 2008
Rome, Italy - The interested parties
- 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm AirOne cabin personnel; - 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm AirOne Cityliner cabin personnel and flight attendants; - 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm ground personnel... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines doubles second-bag fee
Atlanta, USA - Up to 50 dollars
UAL Corp's United Airlines said on Monday it is doubling the fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight to 50 dollars one-way. United estimated the fee will apply to only one out of seven customers. After... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines courted by three pretenders
Vienna, Austria - Lufthansa, Air France-Klm and S7
Airlines that will present the mandatory bid for the 43% of Austrian Airlines are Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and the Russian S7. According to indiscretions of the Austrian press, the council appointed... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: with success the Houston hub reactivation
Houston, Usa - In the aftermath of hurricane "Ike"
"Continental Airlines has resumed a comprehensive flight schedule at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) in the aftermath of Hurricane 'Ike'. All terminals at the airport are functioning,... more
IndustryF-35 on the promise to redefine national strategic capabilities
Washington, Usa - Originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft
"A Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter executive said that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is living up to the originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft that leverages stealth... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Caraibes launches the A-350/1000 airplane in Europe
Toulouse, France - The carrier has signed a MoU for three models
"French Caribbean carrier, Air Caraïbes, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A-350/1000 aircraft, and is with this purchase decision becoming the European launch customer for the largest... more