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AirlinesAlitalia (3): now "Looks at Lufthansa"
Rome, Italy - The German carrier answers
Now Alitalia looks another time to Lufthansa that, according to prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, could be the "Ideal partner" for CAI (Italian air company). An opinion, this one, shared by general... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): prime minister Berlusconi on the national air company
Rome, Italy - The alternative? Bankruptcy
Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, asks more "Responsibility" to people who have not understood that if negotiations don't take off, the alternative is only one "Bankruptcy": this is the substance... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 2008-2009: Air France
Paris, France - The long-haul schedule thanks to the Air France-Delta joint-venture implemented this Summer
"In a difficult global economic environment impacted by very high oil prices, the Air France-KLM Group’s Winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which starts on 26 October 2008.... more
AirlinesLufthansa takes a strategic equity share in Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian carrier is embarking on a new future with the German one
"Brussels Airlines is embarking on a new future with German airline: Lufthansa Chairman, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, and SN Airholding Chairman, Eitienne Davignon, have signed an agreement, which initially envisages... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negotiations go on
Rome, Italy - Cancelled this afternoon unions' meeting
After the pessimism of the last few days and Government-unions negotiations deadlock, the first signal of opening arrived after yesterday meeting among Government and confederal unions (CGL, CISL, UIL,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Financial Police requests the acquisition of accounts
Rome, Italy - An investigation relating to the past of the airline
This morning, on decision of the Rome Prosecutor’s Office, the Financial Police's tax squad has been sent at the Alitalia headquarters. The goal was to acquire the accounts of the last 10 years along w... more
Military aviationPakistan reacts to US helicopters?
Islamabad, Pakistan - Declared by an anonymous source but denied by Pakistani Army
A clear affirmation of the Pakistani territorial sovereignty after the declaration released by Islamabad a few days on Angor Adda air raid, probably carried with US aircraft coming from Afghanistan, when... more
SecurityFAA AD on Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies (2008-19-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
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AirlinesBritish Airways to lay off 1,400 managers
London, United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority launches the alarm
British Airways CEO, Willy Walsh, during a meeting at the airport of London-Heathrow, has announced its plan of cost restraint that forecasts 1,400 redundancies among managers. With this solution the... more
DefenseIran: published IAEA report
Tehran, Iran - El-Baradei organization accuses Iran
In the report published, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accuses Tehran Government for enriching uranium, despite UN Security Council resolution. El-Baradei Agency blames the Country... more
IndustryAirbus reaches agreement with GKN
Toulouse, France - For the cession of installations in Filton, Great Britain
"Airbus and GKN have signed an agreement for the cession of installations, for construction and assembly of wing's components in Airbus' facility, in Filton, Great Britain. The activities, on the base... more
AirportsItalian SAB: strike fixed for next Wednesday
Bologna, Italy - For four hours
"SAB, Bologna's airport management society, informs passengers that next Wednesday, September 17, from 12am to 4pm, for a local strike fixed by CUB-RDB for SAB's workers, Marconi Handling, BAS, Giaccheri... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 08/09: KLM
Amsterdam, Holland - It will begin next October 26
"In a difficult global economic context marked by a constantly high oil price, the Air France-KLM Group's winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which begins on 26 October 2008. The... more
Press releaseCUB Trasporti on Alitalia: announced strike on September 17th
Rome, Italy - CGIL-CISL-UIL-UGL sign the first agreement on Alitalia
"Over 6,000 workers will be laid off from Alitalia and about 4,000 temporary workers will have not any certainty on their future. The agreement signed between Alitalia and the Unions (CGIL, CISL, UIL... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): signed the agreement
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some of the most important points
The agreement signed among the Italian government and unions sheds light on the points that caused debates and criticism over the last few days. 12.500 employees (1550 pilots, 3300 flight attendants,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): funds for 100 million Euros for employees' contracts
Rome, Italy - An attempt to break the deadlock
After the negotiations deadlock and while the spectre of bankruptcy threatened Alitalia, the only way to break the deadlock seemed a new offer. So, according to yesterday news, Roberto Colaninno and... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC on Meridiana strike September 17th, 2008
Rome, Italy - From 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
All flights, charted included, are confirmed in the period 7:00 am/10:00 am and 6:00 pm/9:00 pm, all daily flights with Italian islands, excluded the continental traffic: - Iss 1270 Bergamo (Lime) Cagliari... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce model RB211-TRENT 800 series engines (2008-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from accumulating in the main tank fuel feed system, which, when released, could result in a restriction in the engine fuel system
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SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2008-17-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2008-18-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent lightning-induced electrical energy from entering a reserve fuel tank through the refuel valve, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
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AirlinesAll Nippon Airways, cancelled 47 flights
Tokyo, Japan - Due to a check-in system problem
All Nippon Airways Co., Japan's second-largest carrier, cancelled 47 domestic flights because of a malfunction of its automated check-in system. About 6,500 passengers were affected as of 4 p.m., the... more
AerospaceTelespazio is to take part in the "GMES Forum 2008"
Rome, Italy - It will be held in Lille on September 16th and 17th
Telespazio will take part in the "GMES Forum 2008" to be held at the Grand Palais, Lille, France on 16-17 September, as part of the series of initiatives under the six-month term of the French presidency... more
AirlinesRussia: inquiry on Aeroflot air crash
Moscow, Russia - Many hypotheses under examination
On Sunday, a B-737/500 airplane of Aeroflot, a Russian carrier, took off from Moscow and crashed far from Perm's airport, in the Urals, causing the death of 88 people, among them six crew members. Now,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): travel agencies obstruct booking for new tickets?
Rome, Italy - Favoured AirOne on domestic routes
The Alitalia matter stumps customers and trade. According to press indiscretions, travel agencies would be advising travellers against to book new tickets of Alitalia, proposing to purchase tickets of... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia and flights' stop. Who will pay the hardships to passengers?
Rome, Italy - A Parliamentary question by Senator Donatella Poretti
"The blocks at Fiumicino's airport by personnel and 40 flights cancelled last September 11 are against customers. These last are not the interlocutors for the employment problem that current workers have... more
ConferencesICAO: the Economics of Airports and Air Navigation Services (CEANS) conference
Montreal, Canada - From 15-20 September
"This six-day conference (15-20 September) on the economics of airports and air navigation services is intended to lay the groundwork for increased efficiency and improved cost-effectiveness of airports... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - Ballooning - "18th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship". Hofkirchen, Austria. + 43 3334 2262-0 www.balloon2008.com Tuesday 16 - Ballooning - "18th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship".... more
AerospaceHaiti, by Italian Space Agency data to "World Food Programme"
Port-au-Prince , Haiti - COSMO-SkyMed, new satellite pictures of "Hanna" and "Ike" hurricanes
Another time COSMO-SkyMed, the Italian satellite system for Earth Observation, has shot important pictures for the organizing and the management of emergencies. The pictures have been shot the 8th... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines resumes flights Monday at Houston, after "IKE"
Houston, Usa - More details on its website
"Continental Airlines is preparing to resume mainline jet flights Monday, Sept. 15, at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) following the carrier's suspension of operations Saturday... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2). CAI absolutely uncompromising to Unions
Rome, Italy - "The company is very contradictory"
During the very delicate phase of privatization, characterized by an alarming scenario, the meetings have not solved some important problems like the industrial plan, redundancies and contracts. All... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Extraordinary Commissioner Fantozzi on the financial situation worsening
Rome, Italy - Causes: obstacles, difficulties and suppliers' requests, in guaranteeing ordinary services, necessary for flight activity
"On Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner – Italian Airlines S.p.A., Augusto Fantozzi met unions that had asked for a meeting. Extraordinary Commissioner infomed of the worsening o... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon: type acceptance for Tranche 2
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The main difference is the new suite of computers
"Following the successful flight tests and the full delivery of the associated documentation, Type Acceptance for Block 8 (Tranche 2) Eurofighter Typhoon weapon systems has been agreed between Eurofighter... more
ReportDiplomatic crisis US-Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - Expelled the US ambassador to Caracas
After Evo Morales, who yesterday told US ambassador to leave Bolivia, president Chavez announced the expulsion of Patrick Duddy from Venezuela. He has 72 hours to leave the Country. According to Venezuela... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a marked worsening from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Fires continue in the South, today 15 involvements for Canadair airplanes and helicopters
"On the basis of available forecast, the Italian Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions for frequent and diffused precipitations, also of storms with strong intensity,... more
HelicoptersEgypt requests four UH-60M Black Hawks
Washington, Usa - A deal worth 176 million dollars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if... more
Military aviationRussia: strategic bombers arrive in Venezuela, but without nuclear armament
Moscow, Russia - Confirmed by Russia's Foreign Minister
Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that landed in Venezuela on Wednesday are scheduled to return home on September 15 but will stay on if Venezuela gives its approval, Russia's Air Force said... more
Fair and shows"Clipper's Day International 2008": international meeting for civil aviation fans
Varese, Italy - Fixed for Sunday 14 and 21 at Malpensa's airport
"Clipper, for its six year in a row, gathers in Malpensa a numerous public of civil aviation fans coming from abroad. The event regroups in Italy fans coming from over 12 Countries. More than 150... more
Civil aviationbmi is first airline to help stranded XL passengers
London, United Kingdom - Airplanes and crew to aid passengers in the next days
bmi confirms that following requests from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) it is using aircraft to help XL passengers and was the first to assist after news of the company’s collapse. At 6:30 this m... more
AirlinesXL enters into administration
London, UK - Nearly 280.000 passengers without flight
With a press release, published on its web page, British tour operator "XL Leisure Group" has announced that all flights have been cancelled. XL Group, comprising XL Airways and tour operators such as... more
Military aviationPakistan (2): another air attack hit the Country
Islamabad, Pakistan - Twelve people died
At least 12 have probably been killed near Miranshah, in north-west Pakistan, after the attack of an unmanned air vehicle, probably American, which launched a missile against the house of a Taleban militant.... more
HelicoptersSanto Domingo, inaugurated new heliport
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - "The goal is to create a space for businessmen, investors, tourists whom must move quickly"
The new heliport of Santo Domingo has been recently inaugurated, so confirming the investment policy on connections. The new facility is equipped with two 400 square/metres long-platform for landing... more
ReportPakistan: inquiry on the attack to Benai mosque
Islamabad, Pakistan - Harsh criticism
Islamabad Government has officially announced it will open an inquiry in order to shed light on the attack to Benai mosque (Pakistan), occurred on Wednesday, when armed men launched shells and shot on... more
HelicoptersArabia Saudita requests 12 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters
Washington, USA - A deal worth 598 million dollars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of AH-64D APACHE Longbow Helicopters as well as associated equipment and services. The total... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia: strikes and blocks in Fiumicino are against users
Rome, Italy - A refund requested
"The blocks at Fiumicino's airport by staff and 40 flights cancelled are against the users. If the sector's workers want to protest, they make it with their interlocutors, Government and unions. These... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon flight milestone: 50,000 hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - 148 aircraft have been delivered to five Air Forces, completing the Tranche 1 order
"The combined efforts of the five customer Air Forces and the industrial Flight Test programme have seen the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-/swing-role combat aircraft surpass the 50,000 flight hours milestone. By... more
AirlinesLivingston and Eurofly signed a commercial agreement
Milan, Italy - The deal will enter into force starting from imminent IATA's Winter season
"Livingston SpA, the airline owned by Gruppo Ventaglio, and Eurofly SpA, Gruppo Meridiana, have signed a commercial agreement for Winter season 2008-2009. Such contract has the aim the product's optimization... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the "Due diligence" activities interrupted
Rome, Italy - By CAI, Compagnia aerea italiana Srl
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the 'CAI - Compagnia Area Italiana Srl' interrupted activities of 'Due diligence' on 12 September... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Clocks blocked"
Rome, Italy - At 1:00pm the last meeting
"Alitalia's conditions are not heartening": with this declaration by Welfare Minister Sacconi began this day, after a long night of negotiations among Government and unions. Till now, every attempt of... more
HelicoptersUAE requests 14 UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares
Washington, USA - The deal worth 774 million dollars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well as associated equipment and services.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters (2008-19-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the support and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
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