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AirlinesContinental Airlines waives third checked bag fee for military personnel
Houston, USA - Benefits for family members
Continental Airlines announced that effective immediately it will waive the fee for a third checked bag for active U.S. military personnel. Continental has always allowed active service members to check... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS reopens
Rome, Italy - Tensions between Russia and Georgia threaten international order
Today, we will reopen with a story which risks of causing crisis in the world geopolitical order: the war between Russia and Georgia. Since many years Abkhazia and South Ossetia are causes of troubles... more
ReportPakistan: Pervez Musharraf resigns as Pakistan President
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pressures by London and Washington
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced today that he will resign just days ahead of impeachment in Parliament over attempts by the U.S.-backed leader to impose authoritarian rule on his turbulent... more
CuriositiesFear of flying
Rome, Italy - A psychologist explains the causes of aerophobia
Even though statistics confirm that aircraft is the most secure means of conveyance, passengers suffering from aerophobia don't seem reassured. But why people is frightened of flying? Psychologist Luca... more
AirlinesBoeing and American Airlines finalize deal for 26 Next-Generation 737s
Seattle, USA - To accelerate its fleet renewal plan
Boeing and American Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corp., announced an order for an additional 26 Next-Generation 737/800s, airplanes that will help the carrier accelerate its fleet renewal... more
AirportsRecord of transit in Puglia's airports
Bari, Italy - Passengers increase of 9%
During the first seven months of 2008, the passengers traffic in Puglia's airports has recorded an increase of 9.3%, if compared with the same period of 2007, for a total of more than two million passengers.... more
Military aviationEmbraer will supply Super Tucano to the Chilean Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be used on tactical training missions
Embraer and the Chilean Air Force (FACH) signed a contract, today, for the sale of 12 Super Tucano aircraft. This is the end result of a public bid held by the FACH, which chose the airplane manufactured... more
IndustryBoeing-Seal Dynamics contract
Seattle, Usa - Innovative Supply-Chain Solution
"Boeing and Seal Dynamics, an integrated provider of engineering and logistics solutions, have signed an agreement that will help airlines significantly reduce their maintenance costs. This partnership... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): announced the cancellation of 1,000 tickets a day in Spain from August 26th
Madrid, Spain - Officially confirmed by Director of Commercial Revenue Sinead Finn
Ryanair has announced its decision to cancel reservations made at third-party websites will take effect on August 26th. Around 1,000 bookings of the 20,000 made each day across Europe are made through... more
AirportsCiampino airport crisis (2)
Rome, Italy - The number of daily flights has been reduced
The reduction in the number of passengers is not the unique cause of Ciampino airport crisis. According to someone, the origin of the crisis is the cut in the number of daily flights: from 138 to 100,... more
AirportsCiampino airport crisis (1)
Rome, Italy - The number of tourists decreases with many repercussions for the airport
Last week Italian Enac (National Authority for Civil Aviation) released some data about passengers traffic at Ciampino airport but they are not reassuring. The passengers traffic recorded a decrease... more
Press releaseENAC about the Ryanair's announcement to cancel tickets bought through third party Websites
Rome, Italy - The violation of EU rules will be sancioned
"As regards the announcement of Ryanair to cancel tickets bought through third party Websites, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that it will pay attention to the respect of EU rules on protection... more
Civil aviationRyanair, at risk the cancellacation of tickets bought through third party Websites
Dublin, Ireland - CODACONS takes action against the carrier at the Rome Public Prosecutor’s Office
Ryanair says the sales, which represent about a thousand bookings a day, are illegal. But the decision, in the height of the summer travel season, has been criticised by consumer groups. A Ryanair... more
HelicoptersChina: "Olympic Games", the occasion to negotiate nuclear and armaments
Beijing, China - Energetic cooperation, civil aviation and environment
Today afternoon the "Olympic Games" officially opened in Beijing. Great expectation for the inaugural ceremony and extensive the security measures: the traffic has been reduced, shops closed and 100,000... more
MiscellaneousSummer closing for AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - We will resume the publication on August 18th
AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and newsreaders an enjoyable and relaxing Summer and informs the Agency will remain closed on August 11th to 15th, and it will resume the ordinary activity next August... more
PeopleAviation has recently lost one of the most important women aviator
Winsconsins, Usa - Margaret Ringenberg died
Margaret Ringenberg, woman aviator, has recently died, aged 87 while sleeping. The love for flying was born when she was 8. An acrobatic aviator, landed nearby her family's farm, allowed her to fly... more
AirportsGesac (2): network in Capodichino's airport for Spring-Summer 2008
Naples, Italy - 32 international destinations, 15 domestic direct links, and over 50 charter flights
"The network of direct links of Naples' international airport for this Spring-Summer is composed of: 32 international destinations, 15 domestic direct connections, and more than 50 charter. The carriers... more
AirportsItalian Gesac: traffic prediction for Summer 2008 at Naples-Capodichino's airport
Naples, Italy - About 230,000 passengers will pass through it from August 8-18
"About 230,000 passengers arriving and departing will be at Naples' airport from today to August 18: 80,000 domestic, 95,000 international and 55,000 charter. The main destinations for Summer 2008 will... more
DiscussionsBeijing air terminal
Beijing, China - Diamond point of "Red dragon" relaunch
Since China obtained 2008 Olympic Games, starting today, the great desire of doing that has moved the "Red dragon" has been strenuous. Many, too many urban projects have changed the image of a country,... more
ReportChina: bomb threat to protest against Olympic Games
Tokyo, Japan - An Air China flight turns back to Nagoya
Till latest hours before starting, Beijing Olympic Games have caused troubles. After the criticism accompanying the Olympic torch, the risk of a bomb attack loomed, another time, on opening ceremony of... more
ReportGeorgia-South Ossetia: the situation erupts
Tbilisi, Georgia - Fighter bombers violate Georgian air space?
After last days violent clashes between Georgian Army and South Ossetia, the situation in the separatist province erupted. During the night five Georgian fighter bombers bombed the village of Tkverneti,... more
IndustryBoeing, Azerbaijan Airlines announced order for 737s and 767s
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 449 million at list prices
"Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines have finalized an order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ERs and two 767-300ERs. The order is valued at USD 449 million at list prices. One of the 767s is a substitution... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of August
Rome, Italy - From Monday 18 to on Sunday 24
Monday 18 - Rotocraft - "13th FAI World Helicopter Championship". Eisenach-Kindel / Thüringen, Germany. + 49 8191 64230 www.deutscher-hubschrauberclub.de - Microlights - "10th FAI European Microlight... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of August
Rome, Italy - From next Monday 11 to on Sunday 17
Monday 11 - Gliding - "30th FAI World Gliding Championship". Lüsse, Berlin, Germany. + 49 531 235 4053 www.wgc2008.org - Gliding - "2008 Coppa internazionale del Mediterraneo". Rieti, Italy. + 39... more
AirlinesRyanair: in the future plans there is the purchase of new airplanes
Dublin, Ireland - The Michael O'Leary's forecasts
The high oil price provoked serious damages to several global airlines. Some weeks ago, also Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair announced the grounded of different airplanes. However, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary... more
AirlinesAlitalia: will be Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the foreign partner?
Rome, Italy - Favourite the German carrier for the good relationships with AirOne
The "Phoenix Plan" of Intesa-Sanpaolo would seem to have already a certainty, AirOne, and among possible foreign strategical candidates that could entry in the new company with a 20-25% share, two names:... more
DefenseIndian Army orders additional BrahMos cruise missiles
New Delhi, India - They will be fitted out Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters
The Indian Army has ordered an additional batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from the Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace joint venture, the company's CEO said Tuesday. "The Army leadership realizes... more
Helicopters"The Grand Adventure": Scott Kasprowicz departed yesterday to set a new around-the-world speed record
New York, Usa - In an AgustaWestland "Grand" helicopter
"Pilot Scott Kasprowicz departed New York at approximately 3:00 am Thursday morning in an attempt to set a new speed record for an around-the-world helicopter flight; the goal is to complete the trip in... more
IndustryBoeing, British Airways, GECAS finalize deal for up to 10 777-300ERs
Seattle, Usa - BA also secured options for four additional models
"Boeing and British Airways have signed an order for two Boeing 777-300ER jetliners valued at USD 529 million at list prices. Boeing also announced that GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has purchased... more
IndustrySecond Embraer Phenom 300 business jet takes to the skies
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Program advances for the aircraft to enter service in the second half of 2009
"Embraer saw its second Phenom 300 light jet, registration PP-XVJ, take flight last August 5, departing from Embraer’s test runway, the longest in South America, at the Gavião Peixoto plant. The crew co... more
AccidentsFire during a CSAR training session in Puglia
Ostuni , Italy - No damages
Yesterday in the morning, during a training session carried out by an helicopter HH-3F of 84th Csar Centre (Combat Search and Rescue) in Ostuni area (Brindisi), a "Spark of a smoke producer fell on brushwood... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: compulsory administration and the farewell of President Fabrizio Bignami
Rome, Italy - Approved by the Italian Government on August 1
On August st 2008, the Italian Government approved the compulsory administration of the Italian Space Agency and nominated: - Enrico Saggese as commissioner - Piero Benvenuti as sub-commissioner... more
Civil aviationOAG reports a 7% drop in global airline capacity of 59,7 millions seats in 4th quarter
Washington, Usa - Deliveries of new aircraft are expected to be reduced by 744 aircraft
"The world’s airlines will offer 59.7 million fewer seats in the 4th quarter of 2008 than they did a year ago, according to OAG (Official Airline Guide) in its 10 year view of the global aviation industry.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eclipse Aviation Corporation model EA-500 airplanes (2008-16-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the inability to maintain desired airspeed and/or altitude with consequent loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 7, 2008 [Page 45857-45860] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ReportClashes among Army and pro-Taleban militants
Islamabad, Pakistan - 25 militants killed
Still clashes in Pakistan North-West province, in an area along Afghan borders, stronghold of pro-Taleban militants and Al Qaeda. Cause of the clash: a security vehicle of Pakistani Army was intercepted... more
AirportsADR Group: Board of Directors approved yesterday 2008 halfyear report
Rome, Italy - The first semester of 2008 recorded a 7.2% growth in passenger traffic
"The Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A., chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved yesterday ADR Group Half-Year Report as at 30 June. The first semester of 2008 recorded a 7.2% growth in... more
HelicoptersRotorsim signs NH-90 simulator and maintenance contracts with Netherlands Ministry of Defence
Den Haag, The Netherlands - Valued at EUR 50 million
"Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced it has signed contracts with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to provide comprehensive NH90... more
Military aviationUS completes delivery of F-16 fighter to Palìkistan
Washington, USA - In the field of an agreement signed in 2005/2006
The United States has completed the delivery of 14 F-16 aircraft to Pakistan with the Monday's handing over of a fresh batch of four planes, the US embassy has said. The Acting Commander of US Central... more
Civil aviationAEA on air traffic
Brussels, Belgium - Slowdown for European carriers in June 2008
AEA (Association of European Airlines) released yesterday figures on European air traffic in June 2008. According to "Association of European carriers", after better-than-expected May results, June... more
HelicoptersRussia hands over six MI-17 helicopters to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - According to a contract signed in 2005
Russia has officially presented six MI-17-B5 Hip H medium assault/transport helicopters to Indonesia. "Six Russian MI-17B5 helicopters, manufactured at the Kazan helicopter plant, have been transferred",... more
Civil aviationMergers: European Commission approves acquisition of Northwest Airlines by Delta Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Both are SkyTeam alliance's members
"The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Northwest Airlines ('NWA') by Delta Airlines, both U.S. carriers. After examining the operation, the Commission... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichno Airport: restored the ordinary situation after the mousy's event
Naples, Italy - Blue Bar reopened yesterday
Last Friday a passenger noticed a little mouse inside Blue Bar in the arrival area. The anomaly was immediately reported to the GESAC (Naples Airport Management Company) responsible in that moment, whom... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Austrian Airlines: stronger partnership in sight?
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa still interested in the Austrian rival
Lufthansa is still interested in expanding cooperation with Austrian Airlines, Stefan Lauer, member of Lufthansa management board, declared yesterday after Austrian government said it aims to keep at least... more
AerospaceMars: life is possible?
Tucson, Usa - International scientists divided
Is or was there life on Mars? This question divided scientific international community since July 31st when Nasa announced the presence of water on the planet. Since then, many news have been released... more
ReportRepatriated the two Italian aid-workers kidnapped in Somalia
Rome, Italy - Arrived this morning at Rome airport
This morning at 9:45 Giuliano Paganini and Iolanda Occhipinti, two Italian aid-workers kidnapped in Somalia on May 21st 2008 and set free on Tuesday, arrived. At Rome airport, where they landed on a Swiss... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: electric storms in the North of Peninsula
Rome, Italy - But also winds and hails
"An Atlantic trough, that today and tomorrow will hit fully France and the Netherlands, will interest also the Italian regions in the Alpine side, creating thunderstorms, locally intense, that during today,... more
DiscussionsGESAC: the "Happy Island" project in details
Naples, Italy - A 2.8 million Euro operation
GESAC, Naples Airport Management Company, informed the local authority the criticalities and discomforts relating to the airport of Capodichino, are due to the unacceptable situation of the external area.... more
AirlinesSkyEurope transported 387,122 passengers in July 2008
Bratislava, Slovakia - With a load factor of 80,1%
"SkyEurope transported a total 387,122 passengers in July 2008, with a load factor of 80,1%. In the last 12 months, until July 2008, the carrier has transported 3,742,631 passengers with an increase... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo receives subcontract from CAE
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - A contract for 32 billion Euros
"SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, is pleased to announce the signing of a subcontract with CAE for work on the initial training capability for Alenia Aermacchi’s M-346 new generation advanced lead-in f... more
AccidentsCalifornia: an helicopter crashed
Los Angeles, Usa - Four injured people and nine missing people
An helicopter Sikorsky S-61N (N-612AZ) of US Departement of Forestry crashed 35 miles of Redding (California). According to National Transportation Safety Board, the Authority in charge of trasportation... more