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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
AirlinesO' Leary will hold a speech tomorrow in Trento
Trento, Italy - Tomorrow the speech by Ryanair manager
It is due for tomorrow August 27th, Ryanair manager Michael O’ Leary speech when, in Trento, he will close the fourth edition of “Vedrò, l’Italia al futuro”, a four-day initiative promoted by Enrico L... more
Press releaseANSV about Madrid's crash: the Italian Agency accredits an its own expert in the Spanish technical inquiry
Rome, Italy - Informed about the presence of an Italian citizen among the victims
"ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, informed on the presence of an Italian citizen among the victims of the crash occurred last August 20 in Madrid to a Spanair's aircraft, has provided - on the basis... more
ReportRussia: Abkhazia and Ossetia independence has been recognized
Moscow, Russia - President Medvedev has formally announced the decision
Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian president, has announced, during a speech to the Nation, that Russia has formally recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia independence. According to Medvedev, the two separatist... more
ReportAttempt on the life of Barack Obama?
Denver, USA - Four white people arrested
Denver police has probably thwarted an attempt to the life of Barack Obama. They have arrested four people who were planning to kill the Illinois senator and possible US president on Thursday, during the... more
ReportBeijing Olympic games: the next appointment in London
Rome, Italy - Italian athletes arrived yesterday at Rome airport
After the criticism that accompanied the Olympic flame, Beijing Olympic Games officially ended on Sunday. But China had to face, till the closing ceremony, adverse weather conditions. In order to avoid... more
DefenseCrisis between Seoul and Washington governments
Seoul, North Korea - Pyonyang stops nuclear disarmament deal
It is time of crisis between Washington and Seoul governments, after Pyonyang regime declared it had suspended nuclear facilities disabling on August 14th. The source of the tension, is, according... more
OccurrencesLimoges: emergency landing for Ryanair
Limoges, France - Around twenty passengers have been hospitalized
Fear on board yesterday evening of the flight FR-9336 of Ryanair, from Bristol (UK) to Girona airport (Spain). Boeing 737 airplane of the Irish low-cost carrier, with 175 people on board, among passengers... more
Airlines"Skytrax" list on air transport
Rome, Italy - Asia defeat all other countries
After a survey conducted on 8 million passengers, "Skytrax", a company specialized in civil aviation, released last week the list of the best airports in the world. And Asia defeat all other countries,... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-61, DC-8- 61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F airplanes (2008-16-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of door jamb corners of the forward and aft service doors, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47043-47044] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes (2008-13-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47029-47032] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2008-16-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47035-47039] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 airplanes (2008-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47032-47035] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhhibitions in the last week of August
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 28 to next Sunday 31
Thursday 28 - "2008 African Bush Pilots Fly-in". Barberton Valley Airfield, Lowveld, South Africa. + 27 (0)82 490 5721 www.bushair.co.za Friday 29 - "2008 African Bush Pilots Fly-in & Airshow".... more
AirlinesAlitalia meeting: "Piano Fenice" presented yesterday
Milan, Italy - Investments for one billion Euros
Yesterday in Milan Alitalia relaunch plan, called "Piano Fenice" and coordinated by Intesa Sanpaolo bank was presented. Ten Italian investors took part in the meeting, ready to fund the Italian carrier... more
ReportAfghanistan and Iraq "Reconsider foreign troops presence" on their territory
Kabul, Afghanistan - Due for 2011 the US troops withdrawal from Baghdad
After air raid by US troops on Friday when 90 civilians were killed, Afghan government announced the objective of "Reconsidering foreign troop presence" in its country. Among the points mentioned in... more
UAS-DronesUAV Zephyr-6 record flight
London, UK - More than 82 hours in flight
Record flight for Zephyr-6, the unmanned vehicle built for the US Army, which flew for more than three days (82 hours and 37 minutes). With a wingspan of 18 metres and a weight of 30 kg, the state-of-the-art... more
Press releaseItalian SDL: real numbers about productivity by Alitalia Group's staff
Rome, Italy - Some days ago the Italian Union has sent a letter to the Government
"SDL (Italian workers intercategory union) has sent a letter to Government, parties and press in which are included some guide lines of reference essential for Alitalia's relaunch and with numbers and... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Eclipse Aviation Corporation model EA-500 airplanes (2008-02-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of air pressure in the pitot system, which could cause erroneous AOA and airspeed information with consequent loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 155)] [Page 46542] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 airplanes (2008-16-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent incorrect trim during takeoff and landing, and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46543-46546] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 series turbofan engines (2008-16-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46550-46552] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model 230 helicopters (2008-16-16)
Washington, Usa - To require actions that are intended to address unsafe conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46546-46547] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model 222, 222B, and 222U helicopters (2008-16-04)
Washington, Usa - To require actions that are intended to address unsafe conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46548-46549] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
OccurrencesSpain: breakdowns for Alitalia and Iberia
Madrid, Spain - Long wait for passengers
It is time of caution for air companies after the terrible accident of August 20th when more than 150 people died at Madrid-Barajas airport, on a Spanair flight bound for Canary Islands. But especially... more
AccidentsMadrid-Barajas air crash: criticism and long wait for black boxes analysis
Madrid, Spain - The lastest news
Until now 90 corpses have been identified after the terrible air crash occurred last Wednesday at Madrid-Barajas airport, when 154 died. Among them, Domenico Riso, an Italian flight attendant working for... more
ReportAir Dolomiti: Munich-Bologna flight stopped
Munich, Germany - Cause: landing gear breakdown
Yesterday, at 20:10 p.m., an Air Dolimiti flight (the carrier is owned by Lufthansa) was stopped at Munich airport due to a landing gear breakdown. The aircraft, an ATR-72, bound for Bologna with around... more
OccurrencesSpanair: Barcelona-Lanzarote flight postponed
Madrid, Spain - Emergency landing in Malaga
After Madrid air crash, safety measures on board are never enough. Yesterday, a Spanair MD-82, from Barcelona to Lanzarote (Canary Islands), was forced to make an emergency landing in Malaga (Spain) due... more
AccidentsAir accident in Kyrgyzstan
Rome, Italy - Around 70 people died
Yesterday an Itek Air Boeing 737 airplane bound for Iran, with around 90 people on board among passengers and members crew, crashed at Bishkek airport (Kyrgyzstan). Around 70 people died during the accident.... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: a balance of summertime due for September
Rome, Italy - A system for data and statistics collecting on inconveniences and air accidents will be presented
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that a meeting with sector operators will take place in September in order to draw a summertime balance. During the meeting, summertime sector trend... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: controls for air safety on national carriers and foreign ones
Rome, Italy - Obligation by TO to inform passengers on the airlines used
"With reference to some parts of the press release issued by Italian Codacons, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) specifies that there aren't any differences in the controls made by the ENAC both... more
DefenseSyria denies the installation of an air shield symmetric to US
Damascus, Syria - The official statement of Damascus Government
A senior Syrian official on Friday denied that Damascus had agreed to place the Russian advanced Iskander missile system in Syria. According to the Syria news agency, SANA, the official claimed that... more
ReportIncident in Madrid-Barajas Airport: the "Overheating of the
Madrid, Spain - The airplane burst into flames after the ground impact. Confirmed by a video of AENA
A video of the Madrid air disaster contradicted reports of an engine fire as the Spanair jet hurtled to a fiery crash, and experts believe a series of faults caused the accident, media said Friday. The... more
DefenseCaucasus crisis: Russia annouces withdrawal in short time. Strong doubts by the West
Tblisi, Georgia - Harsh criticisms by the White House
Russia promised to complete a partial pullback of troops from Georgia by the end of Friday but said an unspecified number of peacekeeping forces would stay inside the country, angering the West. A top... more
SecurityFAA AD on APEX aircraft model CAP-10 B airplanes
Washington , USA - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 19, 2008 [Page 48297-48298] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ReportIncident in Madrid-Barajas Airport: announced funerals on September 1st
Madrid, Spain - They will take place in Almudena Cathedral
The funerals of 153 victims of the disaster in Madrid-Barajas Airport will take place on September 1st in Almudena Cathedral of Madrid, "Cadena Sur" radio station announced on its Web site this morning,... more
Civil aviationAiRUnion: reached the agreement for the payment of debts for the jet fuel
Moscow, Russia - The guarantee by Rostekhnologii
Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency has prohibited member companies of airline alliance AiRUnion from selling charter flights for winter 2008-2009, the agency's head, Yevgeny Bachurin, said at a news... more
ReportIncident of Madrid-Barajas Airport is one of the gravest occurred in Europe in the last 15 years
Rome, Italy - The gravest accident occurred in 1977 and killing 543 people
The accident occurred two days ago at Madrid-Barajas Airport can be included among the gravest incident of Europe in the last 15 years, and the worst occurred in Spain. The worst air disaster of Europe... more