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OccurrencesPhilippines: come close to tragedy for a Qantas Boeing 747/400 airplane
Manila, Philippines - A gaping chasm opened up in flight
A Qantas Airways plane made an emergency landing in Manila on Friday after part of its undercarriage blew off, triggering a loss in cabin pressure during a flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne. A big hole... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no formal go-ahead to the Intesa-Sanpaolo plan yet
Rome, Italy - Today the surveillance council
Black smoke-signal for Alitalia. The surveillance council of Intesa-Sanpaolo is on the agenda, but it is impossible that it can be a formal go-ahead to the save plan for the Italian airline. Many doubts,... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: two Italian Canadair already employed on the flames
Rome, Italy - In addition a Department's team reached the Greek isle
"Two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense Department arrived yesterday evening in Rodi. They have been sent by the Italian Government yesterday in the afternoon, answering to an aid request... more
IndustryMD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters to support Aeroflot Cargo Growth Plan
Frankfurt, Germany - The industry has converted more than 100 airplanes
"The Boeing Company is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined... more
IndustryEmbraer signed service contract with Montenegro Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company expands its Parts Pool Program in Eastern Europe
"Embraer signed a five-year Parts Pool Program service contract with Montenegro Airlines, based in the Republic of Montenegro, in Eastern Europe. This special materials solution optimizes inventory management... more
IndustryBoeing reports second-quarter financial results
Chicago, Usa - Second-quarter revenues steady at $17.0 billion
"- Second-quarter revenues steady at $17.0 billion - Net income was $0.9 billion with EPS of $1.16 per share, including a previously disclosed charge of $0.22 per share - First-half EPS grew 13... more
Military aviationRussia: Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95 strategical bombers deployed in Cuba?
Moscow, Russia - Fidel Castro: "There's no need to give explanations, to provide excuses or to apologize''
Russian nuclear weapons-armed strategic bombers could return to Cuba in response to the US plans to deploy its national missile defence shield (NMD) in Poland and Czech Republic. This is the hypothesis... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: two Canadair airplanes left to Rodi by the Italian Civil Defense
Rome, Italy - The isle has been burnt since three days
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has arranged the sending of two own Canadair airplanes in Greece to support the firefighting operations of a fire that since three days is interesting the Rodi's isle,... more
AirlinesSacbo: second flight between Orio al Serio and Sofia
Bergamo, Italy - Served by an A-320 airplane of Wizz Air
"The destination of Sofia will be linked from a second flight with Orio al Serio's airport as of tomorrow, on July 25. The connection from/to Bulgarian capital is served by Wizz Air three times per... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC calls Myair.com due to recent disservices
Rome, Italy - Within two weeks a relation by the airline on prevention actions
Yesterday morning, a meeting with Myair.com took place at the ENAC head office, summoned due to numerous recent disservices that have provoked discomforts to passengers. ENAC calls Myair.com to produce... more
AirlinesBlacklist of banned airlines: European Commission adopts an updated list
Brussels, Belgium - It's the eighth update
"The European Commission today adopted the eighth update of the so-called blacklist of airlines that are banned from flying into the countries of the European Union due to safety concerns. The new list,... more
AccidentsRobin crashed in Canton Vallese
Münster , Switzerland - Still unknown the reasons of the accident in which died four people
Still unknown the reasons of the accident occurred to an Apex Robin DR-400 with Swiss codes, crashed yesterday afternoon in Canton Vallese, South-Western Switzerland. The airplane, took off from the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the new CEO will be probably Rocco Sabelli
Rome, Italy - The indiscretion by "Il Messaggero"
Here comes the first indiscretions on the future Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia. Today the Italian daily "Il Messaggero" makes the name of Rocco Sabelli. According to the press, unless coup de théâtre, t... more
Military aviationLanded first Gripen in Emmen in competition to replace Swiss Tiger
Emmen, Switzerland - Expected tests also with Eurofighter and Rafale, before the final decision
"Today at 11:58am hours, two Saab Gripen aircraft landed at the Emmen airbase (Switzerland). These two-seaters will be stationed in Switzerland for around a month from 24 July 2008. As part of the air... more
AirportsAéroports de Paris awarded tender for the development of Jeddah International Airport
Paris, France - A deal worth 140 million dollars
Aéroports de Paris (AdP), the Paris Airports Management Company, is awarded the tender for the development of "King Abdulaziz Airport" Jeddah International Airport, in Saudi Arabia. The contract has a... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines, United Airlines and eight Star Alliance members ask U.S. DOT for Antitrust Immunity
Washington, Usa - To better serve customers
"Continental Airlines, United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member airlines yesterday filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Continental to join the group of... more
IndustryEmbraer and DanaJets close Legacy 600 jet sale
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Nigerian airline will also operate with Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets
"Embraer and Nigeria’s DanaJets, a charter division of Dana Airlines, have signed a contract for one Legacy 600 executive jet. The aircraft, in a 13-seat configuration, is scheduled for delivery in late 2... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: SELEX Galileo signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Cobham Aviation Services Australia
Sydney, Australia - To pursue programme opportunities worldwide
SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica and Cobham Aviation Services Australia, part of the Cobham Group, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further promote their already successful collaboration... more
AirlinesAlitalia: statements of Aristide Police after the yesterday meeting in Palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - Also present Gianni Letta and Bruno Ermolli
"The company continuity is not an abstract assessment, but is based on regulations. The accounts relation, approved with vote in favour by the representative of the Treasure Ministry, regulations passed... more
AirlineseasyJet: third quarter interim management statement on June 30, 2008
Milan, Italy - Total passenger numbers up by 16%
"- Total passenger numbers up by 16% with continued strong growth in Gatwick and mainland Europe in particular. - Total revenue per seat grew by 12% to £46.36 compared to the same period last year. -... more
Civil aviationGermany: cancelled 990 flights for Eurowings and CityLine pilots strike
Frankfurt, Germany - The agitation of the Cockpit union
The Eurowings and CityLine pilots strike ended yesterday at midnight. The two airlines are subsidiaries of the German national airline Lufthansa. To down tools was Cockpit union, engaged for months in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion of the carriage spindle, which could result in fracture
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 42259-42262] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2008-14-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40958-40960] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersDelta Air Lines offers helicopter connection between Manhattan and "JFK" airport
New York, USA - To stimulate sales
Customers travelling on Delta Air Lines' (domestic flights in First Class or unrestricted Economy Class) from its hub at New York's "John F. Kennedy" International Airport to Manhattan can enjoy complimentary... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: the statement of the scientific and technical council on the compulsory administration procedure
Rome, Italy - During the yesterday meeting
The ASI scientific and technical council (CTS), during its last meeting on July 22, unanimously approved a statement expressing strong concern about the compulsory administration procedure announced for... more
AirportsLipsia-Halle, European Commission approves financing for the new airport runway
Lipsia, Germany - No guarantees to DHL by Germany
Approved a 350 million Euro financing by European Commission for the realization of a new runway in the Lipsia-Halle airport. If the airport is not able to reply to the square conditions relating to... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: Enrico Flamini awarded with the "NASA Honor Award Medal"
Pasadena, USA - The important prize for the contribution to the MARSIS radar
On July, 23th Enrico Flamini, manager of ASI's the Universe Observation Unit will receive the Honor Award Medal. This important prize proves his "Instrumental programmatic role in creating a joint US/Italian... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas returns state-owned
Buenos Aires, Argentina - It risks bankruptcy with 890 million dollars in debts
The Argentinean government will regain control of national carrier Aerolineas Argentinas after Thursday’s announcement to buy back a 94.4% stake in the carrier. For some time now, speculators in Argentina h... more
AirlinesMeridiana: defined the strategy of the 2009-2011 business plan
Rome, Italy - Today the presentation to the Board of Directors
From the yesterday meeting between Meridiana and Unions is emerged the strategy to follow for the 2009-2011 business plan, and today the document will be analyzed by the Board of Directors. Among points... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing Australia
Rome, Italy - For the provision of Aerial Target Services to the Australian Defence Forces
SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica and Boeing Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at the establishment of a collaborative relation in support of the respective business and industrial... more
AirlinesUS Airways at a loss of 567 million dollars
Atlanta, USA - The losses of the quarter due to the high oil price
US Airways said it lost 567 million dollars in the second quarter, compared with a profit of 263 million for the same period last year. The airline reported the losses of the quarter are due to the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: and the winner is the "Ali-One" concert-party
Rome, Italy - Together with Intesa-Sanpaolo, Clessidra, Benetton, Ligresti, Gavio, Provera and Marcegaglia
The winner is the concert-party Ali-One on Ali-France. According to some press indiscretions on the Intesa-Sanpaolo business plan, the new airline should rise in ashes of the old Alitalia merged with AirOne. The... more
AirportsAeradria: from Rimini to London all the year
Rimini, Italy - With three weekly flights by Ryanair
"An other target reached: from Rimini to London all the year. After the 'Return' by Irish airline, Ryanair, on the international airport, initially with the opening of seasonal route from/to Nottingham/East... more
AirportsAutogrill secures new airport concession contracts in Atlanta and San José, USA
Milan, Italy - Expected accumulated sales of more than USD 600m over the combined contract periods
"Through its American division HMSHost, Autogrill Group continues to develop its business in the USA, having secured four new contracts, two to provide retail services at the world’s busiest airport b... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Limited model FU-24 airplanes (2008-14-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40951-40953] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F27 Mark 050 airplanes (2008-13-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40948-40951] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: tropical storm "Dolly" will affect flights throughout Texas southern Gulf Coast
Houston, Usa - The website provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Dolly'. Weather conditions are expected to make air travel difficult throughout the... more
Civil aviationLoan Alitalia: procedures relating to the implementation of the competition policy, Commission State Aid
Rome, Italy - For EUR 300 million. The text of the note published yesterday on the Official Gazette of EU
"State Aid C 26/08 (ex-NN 31/08) — Loan of EUR 300 million to Alitalia Invitation to submit comments pursuant to Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/C 184/09) By letter o... more
UAS-DronesFinmeccanica: SELEX Galileo’s PicoSAR flies on the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAV
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - To test the Synthetic Aperture Radar capability
SELEX Galileo and Schiebel Elektronische Geraete GmbH are delighted to announce the first flight of a PicoSAR radar-equipped CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAV. This adds a compact radar capability to the successful... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: arrest of Radovan Karadzic is a major step towards justice
Rome, Italy - But the Tribunal needs time and resources
"As Radovan Karadžic is about to be handed over to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, Amnesty International calls for the Tribunal to be given enough time and resources to... more
IndustrySNECMA wins contract from Bahrain Air
Paris, France - For the maintenance, repair and overhaul of all CFM56-5A engines
SNECMA Services has announced an exclusive three-year engine maintenance contract with Bahrain Air. The time and material contract covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of all CFM56-5A engines operated... more
HelicoptersSELEX Galileo to supply AgustaWestland EOST-46 turrets
Rome, Italy - For AW-101 helicopters
SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, will supply AgustaWestland 10 EOST-46 systems to be integrated into the AW-101 and SuperLynx300 helicopters for an international customer. Equipped helicopters will be delivered... more
Military aviationRussia: Hugo Chavéz walks in the Moscow's armament market
Moscow, Russia - 600 million Euro to invest in war-toys
The Moscow's market of tankers and submarines is visited increasingly by the Venezuela President Hugo Chavéz one of the main customer in the world. Moreover, the visit of the Venezuelan leader will forecast... more
Civil aviationThe University of North Dakota orders 25 CESSNA Skyhawk airplanes
Independence, USA - The list price is 234,500 dollars
The University of North Dakota placed an order with CESSNA for 25 Skyhawks, marking a return of the model to the school's flight program. The first four airplanes were delivered to UND Aerospace, the university's... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: the call for bids for works in Pantelleria's airport (in Sicily) published on European Official Gazette
Rome, Italy - The new airport's project presentation next Saturday, July 26
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), informs that on the supplement at the Official Gazette of European Union, edition S 140/2008 of today, July 22, 2008, has been published the call for bids for... more
UAS-DronesDassault's AVE-D UAV flies on its own
London, United Kingdom - On June 30th at Toul, France
Shortly before the "Farnborough Air Show 2008" Dassault accomplished the first autonomous flight of its AVE-D UAV demonstrator. On June 30th at Toul, France, the AVE-D flew a completely autonomous sequence.... more
AirlinesSAS: an advanced system to limit delay minutes for passengers
Milan, Italy - In the only month of May, the saving has been 6,536 minutes
"An advanced system will make it possible for SAS to limit delay minutes for passengers. In May, 6,536 delay minutes were saved, corresponding to approximately SEK 6 M. SAS' passengers must arrive on... more
AirportsTrapani Airport: opened a counter in defence of tourists
Trapani, Italy - Free service with interpreter and lawyer
Great proposal by AIRGEST, the "Vincenzo Florio" Trapani-Birgi Airport Management Company. In this Summer, the airport will have a free counter in defence of tourists: interpreter and lawyer will be on... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): CISL willing to negotiate redundancies
Rome, Italy - The yesterday announcement of Bonanni
General Secretary of CISL, Raffaele Bonanni, released yesterday evening an announcement according to which CISL is on hand to negotiate with Alitalia also in front of a plan that provides with 4,000 redundancies. Bonanni... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Intesa-Sanpaolo speeds things up on the project's presentation
Rome, Italy - The outline probably within this week
The advisor Intesa-Sanpaolo intends to speed things up on the Alitalia plan and to attempt a presentation an outline of the project this week. According to indiscretions reported from the Italian press,... more