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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-17-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracking, which could prevent the left forward entry door from sealing correctly, and could cause in-flight decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48288-48290] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2008-17-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48290-48292] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2008-17-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information *Federal Register: [Page 48286-48288] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesContinental allows changes to flights that may be affected by tropical storm "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - Through next week
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Gustav'. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Passera speaks about knots to be undone
Rimini, Italy - EU, Antritust and Unions could hamper the rescue plan
During a meeting in Rimini, Corrado Passera has spoken about knots to be undone before starting Alitalia rescue plan. According to Intesa San Paolo CEO, three points could hamper the launch of "Piano Fenice":... more
ReportRussia bases in South Ossetia and Abkhazia
Moscow, Russia - Putin accuses Washington
It is due for September 2nd the signature of an agreement allowing Russia to have military bases in South Ossetia and giving the go-ahead to "Russian military bases building" on the territory. In the pipeline... more
IndustryMASwings and Firefly take delivery of new ATR-72/500s
Toulouse, France - During a ceremony held today
"Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiaries MASwings and Firefly, and ATR, celebrated today the delivery of the first ATR-72/500s of MASwings and the second ATR-72/500 of Firefly in a joint ceremony held at the A... more
IndustryBoeing, EgyptAir announce 777 fleet enhancement
Seattle, Usa - The carrier celebrated its induction as the 21st member of Star Alliance last July 11
"Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order for two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners as part of the airline's twin-aisle fleet upgrade for its long-haul service. The order, which is worth USD 529 million... more
CuriositiesAlitalia (2): what will happen to "Millemiglia" points?
Rome, Italy - Passengers points will not be touched
During these hours, while Alitalia Board of Directors is deciding the company's future, one the questions passengers are asking themselves is if "Millemiglia" points will be still valid ("Millemiglia"... more
AirportsSEA: restart of Malpensa in August
Milan, Italy - Summer finishes with good results of Milan's airports
"Summer finishes with good performance by Milan's airports. Mainly Malpensa, after a fall of passengers recorded in the first months of de-hubbing of Alitalia, has recovered +10% of losses from -31%... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France deal will take off?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Paris Air France Board of Directors met
After last April unsuccessful negotiations, an agreement between Alitalia and Air France-Klm could take off shortly.Yesterday, in Paris, Air France Board of Directors met to discuss a possible deal with... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines closes down
Toronto, Canada - And passengers remain without their flights
Zoom Airlines, a low-cost Canadian air company, announced its customers that "From 7:00pm of August 28th 2008, it would have suspended operations and grounded its aircraft". The carrier has announced... more
OccurrencesRyanair: emergency landing at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - No injured people
This morning at 10:25, a Boeing 737 airplane of Irish low-cost air company Ryanair, from Bergamo to Ciampino (Rome), had to do an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport due to a button signalling that... more
AirportsWorries in the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Some comments
Fiumicino airport future, which will be decided in these hours, has breed some worries in high personalities of different political affiliations. The common word is now "Worries" for the impact that Alitalia... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM confirms its interest in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - It is ready to a minority stake
"Air France-KLM confirms its intention to remain Alitalia's strategic partner. To this effect and if it can be confirmed that the new company will be profitable, Air France-KLM is ready to take out... more
ReportUS and NATO ships on Black Sea
Moscow, Russia - Tensions between Russia and Eastern Countries
Since Tuesday, when Russia declared Abkhazia and South Ossetia Independence, International community criticism against Moscow has been fierce and unrelenting. Today French Foreign Minister (at the moment... more
IndustryBoeing, US Navy offer Super Hornet for Denmark fighter competition
St. Louis, Usa - The initial requirement is for 48 aircraft
"Boeing and the U.S. Navy delivered a proposal offering the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the Royal Danish Air Force as part of Denmark's New Combat Aircraft competition. The industry received... more
AirlineseasyJet about Alitalia: a solution welcome
Milan, Italy - But must put Italian consumers first
"Commenting on today’s decision by the Cabinet to break-up Alitalia, easyJet’s Chief Executive, Andy Harrison said: 'A solution for Alitalia is welcome but it must put Italian consumers first'.... more
Airports"Dal Molin" US base: the Council of State ruling
Rome, Italy - Go-ahead to US base widening
Council of State turned down the appeal by Italian Codacons (see AVIONEWS) that, for the fear of environmental damages, asked the stop for US base widening works, underlining the need for a popular referendum.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications
Rome, Italy - Due for tomorrow Board of Directors of the airline
After the Council of Ministers go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications on companies in crisis, Alitalia rescue plan can go on. With the approval of such legislative measures, tomorrow Alitalia Board of... more
ReportSudan: hijackers have been arrested
Tripoli, Libya - They wanted to kidnapped Darfur governor
Positive end for the airplane of the Sudanese air company, Sun Air, landed in Libya (see AVIONEWS). According to local spokesmen, the two hijackers, who were holding hostage cabin crew, declared, after... more
Press releaseAlitalia traffic increases at Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate airports
Rome, Italy - An upward trend in traffic for the period August 1-24
"As part of the upward trend in traffic at Rome-Fiumicino airport, Alitalia reported a 35.6% rise in passengers carried for the period August 1-24, against a 29.1% increase in the number of seats offered,... more
AirlinesDarwin lands in Foggia
Foggia, Italy - From September 15th the Swiss carrier will take off from "Gino Lisa" airport
"Gino Lisa" airport will restart working from September 15th when Saab 2000 aircraft belonging to Swiss company Darwin will land in Foggia, offering flight connections with Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Palermo... more
AirlinesGermany: a new low-cost company will be set up?
Rome, Italy - Air Berlin could suffer the consequences
According to German "Der Spiegel", negotiations are underway among Lufthansa, tour operator Tui and Arcandor group. Within the end of the year, they could set up a new low-cost company which could damage... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): rescue plan is in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission is analyzing it
Yesterday European Commission received Alitalia rescue plan. The draft will be analyzed by EC, that, after ascertaining that the plan is in line with EU regulations, will express its opinion. In the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Italian Codacons fights to protect savers' stocks
Rome, Italy - But Minister Tremonti reassures
As Codacons president, Carlo Rienzi, declared in an interview to Agi, Italian Consumers' Association is drafting a proposal in order to avoid that savers owing Alitalia stocks could be damaged by the new... more
Airlines"Progetto Fenice": cuts on Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some details on the rescue plan
Alitalia will be streamlined: this is the content of the rescue plan, drafted by Intesa San Paolo and Imi Bank. Mr Sabelli and Mr Colaninno are still working on some aspects of the plan. The air company... more
SecurityFAA AD on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG-500MB powered sailplanes (2008-17-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48292-48294] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2008-17-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible loss of both hydraulic systems, resulting in the potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight and landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47818-47822] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PZL Swidnik S. A. model W-3A helicopters (2008-16-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47822-47824] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesJet Airways to connect Bengaluru with NY and Toronto via Brussels
Milan, Italy - To offer several connections to destinations across the US and Europe through code-share partnerships
"Jet Airways, India’s private airline, will connect Bengaluru with New York (Newark and 'JFK') and Toronto, via its European hub, Brussels commencing 31st October 2008 (subject to regulatory approvals). T... more
CuriositiesAir Canada Jazz cuts on life-jackets
Rome, Italy - Also seat cushions stay afloat...
According to Canadian press, low-cost company Air Canada Jazz has declared it will eliminate life-jackets from its airplanes, sure that they can be replaced by seat cushions. Only children will be allowed... more
AirlinesSouthwest: "Success story" in a scenario of crisis
Rome, Italy - Hereafter its magic formula...
Global economy slowdown and high oil price are forcing to its knees air transport sector. Too many stories tell us of in the red companies, which are forced to cut on their expenses to balance the books. The... more
CuriositiesFrom now on Alitalia will be called CAI
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the story of an evocative name
CAI is the acronym of "Compagnia aerea italiana" (Italian air company) and from now on it will be the name of the Italian air company Alitalia. But this new name is really evocative. It reminds us "Corpo... more
Civil aviationUS: communication breakdown at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility
Atlanta, Usa - Long wait for US passengers
Yesterday in the afternoon a communication breakdown at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility delayed many flights and it forced passengers to a long wait. The total number of flights affected... more
AccidentsCanada: an Air France airplane skidded off the runway
Montreal, Canada - No injured reported
Yesterday in the afternoon (local time), a Boeing 747 airplane of Air France, coming from Paris and with more than 500 people on board, among passengers and cabin crew, skidded off the runway while landing... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded US Army contract concerning 191 CH-47F Chinook helicopters
St. Louis, Usa - Valued at USD 4.3 billion
"The Boeing Company has been awarded a five-year U.S. Army contract valued at USD 4.3 billion for 181 CH-47F Chinooks and 10 additional Chinooks under Fiscal Year 2008 supplemental funding. There are options... more
ReportSudanese airplane hijacked to Libya
Rome, Italy - Passengers probably set free
95 passengers on board of Sun Air flight, from Nyala (South Darfur) and bound for Karthoum (Sudan) were probably set free. Boeing 737 with over 100 people on board, among passengers and crew staff, was... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the board of directors approves the first half report at 30 June 2008
Milan, Italy - Consolidated first half 2008 revenues up 25.1% at EUR 2,544.5m
"· Revenue in North America: $ 1,259m, up 9.6% on the $1,148.2m for the first half 2007 · Revenue in Italy: EUR 626.5m, up 4.3% on EUR 600.5m for the first half 2007 · Revenue in Rest of Europe: EUR 32... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): increase in the number of interesed investors
Rome, Italy - Bitter criticims for the government
The number of investors interested in Alitalia has increased. They are not ten, as they said, yesterday but sixteen. Among them Tronchetti-Provera and Emma Marcegaglia. The unique manager will be Rocco... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): redundancies trouble
Rome, Italy - Redundant workers will be outplaced
The new Alitalia will have to face many challenges. It will have to solve many troubles, as well; among them that one of redundancies, which are estimated to be around 7000. Experts are evaluating... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV accredits an its investigator for accident in Munich
Rome, Italy - Occurred last Sunday to an Italian ATR-72 airplane to Bologna
"ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, informs to have accredited an its investigator in the technical inquiry led by the German homologous investigative Authority (BFU), following to the crash happened... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): possible alliance with Air France
Rome, Italy - Due for today the meeting between Air France and Intesa Sanpaolo bank
After last April blowback between Alitalia and Air France-Klm, the hypothesis of an alliance with the aim of saving Alitalia is still possible. And, while some Italian newspapers define the decision as... more
Latest newsAugusto Fantozzi is Alitalia temporary commissioner
Rome, Italy - He is ready to be appointed
After a meeting with undersecretary Gianni Letta at palazzo Chigi, Augusto Fantozzi, whose name had already been announced as possible Alitalia temporary commissioner, defined "Realistic" the hypothesis... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday meeting at Palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - "Marzano law" modifications discussed
Yesterday there was a meeting at palazzo Chigi (where the Italian government is based). Italian Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, Trasports Minister Matteoli, Minister for Economic development Scajola... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-6 airplanes (2008-16-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47039-47041] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-42 airplanes (2008-16-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47041-47043] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 airplanes (2008-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47027-47029] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustrySAAB: The Netherlands shows interest in Gripen
Linkoping, Sweden - For 85 Next Generation aircraft
"Saab responded to the F-16 Replacement Questionnaire issued by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, offering 85 Gripen NG (Next Generation) aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The Saab response... more
ReportRussia: South Ossetia and Abkhazia independence has been recognized (2). US reactions
Rome, Italy - And the international community comments
International community has expressed its criticism about the recent decision announced by Russian president Medvedev of recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia independence from Georgia. NATO Secretary... more