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Civil aviationAlliances in the skies: possible joint-venture among American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia
London, United Kingdom - The deal could be closed in the end of July
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia aim to create a joint-venture. According to some indiscretions, the airlines intend to ask for the go-ahead to the Antitrust. The deal could be reached... more
AirlinesAlitalia: meeting in Brussels sparkles a ray of hope
Rome, Italy - Mr Tajani and Mr McCrevy interview Mr Passera
Early this morning, Intesa-Sanpaolo Chief Executive Mr Corrado Passera and the European Transport Commissioner Mr Antonio Tajani met in Brussels the Commissioner of Internal Market Mr McCrevy. According... more
AirlinesChaos at ticket desks: US carriers cut on scheduled flights
New York, Usa - Severe hardship expected for next Autumn: cancellations of purchased flights
Oil price crisis increases inconveniences for US carriers determining cancellations on scheduled flights. The only way through is offering changes in departures dates or - worst case scenario - communicate... more
AirlinesRyanair is a 29.82% shareholder of Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - European Commission carries out an investigation about financial aids allocated by Bratislava airport
Ryanair, an Irish low-cost carrier, has announced to have purchased other 3,500,000 shares of Aer Lingus, now 160 million in total and equal to 29.82% of the Irish national airline's share capital. No... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency, agreement with Piemonte Region on the space research
Turin, Italy - For research, development, innovation and spread
The Italian Space Agency and the Piemonte Region signed a framework agreement for research, development, innovation and spread, focused on four collaboration areas: robotic and human space exploration;... more
Civil aviationAmelia Earhart, the most famous woman aviator today is the anniversary of her disappearance
Rome, Italy - The real history has yet to be told
On June 17th, 1928, exactly 80 years ago, Amelia Earhart became a legend, the first woman that crossed the Atlantic Ocean by airplane. Today is the anniversary of her disappearance. She was 40 years old... more
Military aviationThe Netherlands will not evaluate both F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" and F-22 "Raptor"
Amsterdam , The Netherlands - It would prefer F-35A JSF
Despite a direct request from the Dutch Parliament, The Netherlands Defense Ministry refuses to include Boeing's F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" and Lockheed Martin's F-22 "Raptor" in an evaluation of potential... more
ReportAfghanistan: US helicopter shot down near Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan - A Canadian convoy hit by kamikaze
An American helicopter, a Black Hawk, has been shot down this morning in a province near Kabul by enemy fire. Two occupants once at ground, lightly injured, have destroyed the aircraft before that it found... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): pending on the Intesa-Sanpaolo's plan. Announced 10,000 job cuts
Rome, Italy - Scajola: "The business plan will request several sacrifices"
"The business plan that will be presented to save Alitalia will request several sacrifices. We are not speaking of a company in good conditions". These are the words of the Economic Development Minister,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: changes to the "Marzano" Law to adapt the receivership rules to the companies in crisis
Rome, Italy - In the newco AirOne, Colaninno and other businessmen
The advisor Intesa-Sanpaolo is waiting for a legislative signal that makes possible the implementation of the Passera-Micciché plan. Particularly it would talk about to modify the "Marzano" Law to adapt... more
AerospaceProcurement of full Galileo system begins
Brussels, Belgium - Therefore it is started the practical realization of the whole system
The European Commission - with the support of ESA (European Space Agency) - launched yesterday the procurement of Galileo, a global navigation system composed of 30 dedicated navigation satellites and... more
AirlinesBritish Airways purchases the French airline L'Avion
London, United Kingdom - A deal worth 54 million pounds
L'Avion, French private airline with a fleet of two Boeing aircraft in configuration of Business Class operating on the route from Paris-Orly to New York-Newark, was purchased by British Airways for 54... more
IndustrySaab offers Gripen to Switzerland (2): possible agreement with Rheinmetall Schweiz and Pilatus Aircraft
Linkoping, Sweden - Agreement is connected to a possible Swiss acquisition of the Gripen fighter aircraft
Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understandings regarding industrial cooperation with Rheinmetall Schweiz AG and Pilatus Aircraft. Both agreements are connected to a possible Swiss acquisition of the Gripen... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash lands at Bournemouth airport
Bournemouth , Great Britain - No injures for the two on board
A two-seat Robinson R-22 helicopter used for training crashed to the South East of the threshold of runway 26 at Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, with two people onboard. Emergency services arrived on... more
IndustrySaab offers Gripen airplane to Switzerland
Linköping, Sweden - The industry has today submitted a proposal to the Helvetic Country
"Saab has today submitted a Gripen proposal to Switzerland. The proposal was handed over to the Swiss department for procurement of technologically complex systems and defence technology, armasuisse, in... more
AccidentsNine dead in Siberian Mil-Mi8 helicopter crash
Moscow, Russia - There were 12 people on board
A civilian Mi-8 helicopter crashed in Siberia on Wednesday with 12 people on board, killing nine people, according to declarations of Russians Emergency Situations Ministry spokeswoman Natalya Lukash. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: air freight growth dips sharply for May
Geneva, Switzerland - While passenger traffic grew 6.0%
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international traffic data for May that showed a significant drop in cargo growth to 1.3% while passenger traffic grew 6.0%. At 1.3%, cargo... more
Military aviationBoeing installs engines on 1st P-8A Poseidon aircraft destined to US Navy
St. Louis, USA - New airplanes will be operational from 2013
Boeing installed two CFM56-7B engines on the U.S. Navy's first P-8A Poseidon June 21 in Renton, Wash. The on-schedule assembly closely follows the aircraft's wing-to-body join and "Power on" milestones.... more
AccidentsTurbomeca settles lawsuit over fatal helicopter crash
Sacramento , USA - The lawsuit claimed the French company incorrectly installed a part
Following to a lawsuit that claimed the French helicopter engine maker Turbomeca to have incorrectly installed a part on a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department chopper which crashed three years ago,... more
AirportsAssociation of European Airlines (AEA): European airports punctuality in 1st quarter 2008
Brussels, Belgium - Podium to Munich, Malpensa and Zurich
The Association of European Airlines has released details of the European airports punctuality performance in the first quarter of 2008. This is the top ten: Munich at 1st place (82.4%), second place for... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355N helicopters (2008-14-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 1, 2008 [Page 37358-37359] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Viking Air Limited models DHC-6-1, DHC- 6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 airplanes (2008-13-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 1, 2008 [Page 37355-37358] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Viking Air Limited models DHC-6-1, DHC- 6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 airplanes (2008-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 1, 2008 [Page 37353-37355] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Civil aviationASD support the EU/US agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety
Brussels, Belgium - The Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe have fully supported this initiative and its members now welcome the agreement
"ASD view the agreement signed between the EU and the US as a positive step forward in regulating the global aerospace industry, and believes it will lead to greater cooperation on aviation safety. An... more
Civil aviationEASA on EU-US safety agreement signed
Cologne, Germany - Its entry into force is subject to ratification by both sides
"A bilateral agreement strengthening cooperation on aviation safety was signed on 30 June between the European Community and the United States. The agreement enables the reciprocal acceptance of certificates... more
AerospaceInternational Launch Services set August 14 for Proton flight with Inmarsat satellite
London, Great Britain - It will be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
International Launch Services (ILS) has scheduled its next Proton Breeze M commercial mission for August 14 (August 13 GMT) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the launch of the Inmarsat-4... more
Airports"Panero", flights' date has been planned
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - After agreement with Explora Italia tour operator
After the forty-year concession by ENAC (Italian civil aviation company) and agrees in principle with Explora Italia tour operator about aerial links from Villanova d'Albenga airport (Savona), the date... more
DefenseRussia and Belarus will never join NATO
Moscow, Russia - Russia's envoy to Alliance said today
Russia's envoy to NATO said on Tuesday that Russia-Belarus ties should be strengthened, and that the two countries could never join the Western military alliance. Speaking at a Moscow-Minsk-Brussels... more
CuriositiesSting moves on ambientalist's anger
London, Great Britain - He flew on a business jet as the sole passenger on board
The famous singer leader of the Police, famous also for his activities in defense of the planet Earth, has triggered the anger of the enviromentalists because he flew between Leipzig (Germany) and London... more
Science and technologySwedish and Swiss high tech on a long duration balloon flight over the Atlantic
Stockolm, Sweden - The gondola was lifted by a large balloon of 334.000 m3
At 7:07 local time on Saturday 28 June a large balloon-borne experiment called MEAP took off from SSC: launch facility Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The aim of the flight is to perform tests... more
AccidentsTaranto, Italian Navy helicopter crashed: 1 killed
Taranto, Italy - During a test flight nearby Grottaglie
An AB-212 helicopter of the Italian Navy with 3 people on board has crashed this morning nearby Grottaglie (Taranto), causing the death of one of them, while having a test flight. Rescuers and firefighters... more
AccidentsSudan 30 June accident report
Karthoum, Sudan - Ilyushin 76TD (ST-WTB) of Ababeel Aviation
Date: 30 JUN 2008 Time: ca 07:00 Type: Ilyushin 76TD Operator: Ababeel Aviation Registration: ST-WTB C/n / msn: 1003499994 Engines: 4 Crew: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 Airplane damage:... more
AirportsGlasgow International airport completely renewed one year after the attack
Glasgow, Scotland - On July, 1st 2007 a kamikaze exploded in front of Terminal doors
Glasgow Airport has been completely transformed, one year on from the terror attack which brought panic to thousands of holidaymakers, on last 2007 July, 1st, (see for details AVIONEWS), its managing director... more
AccidentsSudan 27 June accident report
Karthoum, Sudan - Aircraft was an Antonov 12BK, accident caused 7 crew people died
Date: 27 JUN 2008 Time: 07:05 Type: Antonov 12BK Operator: Juba Air Cargo Registration: ST-ARN C/n / msn: 8346010 First flight: 1968 Engines: 4 Ivchenko AI-20M Crew: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants:... more
DefenseAfghanistan: the Italian Defense Minister announces the troops reinforcement
Herat, Afghanistan - Between Farah and Delaram
During the visit to the Italian troops in Afghanistan, between Kabul and the Western Region, the Italian Defense Minister, Ignazio La Russa, has announced today the reinforcement of troops deployed between... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin begins critical test phase for 1st advanced EHF satellite
Sunnyvale, USA - AEHF system will provide global, highly secure, protected, survivable communications
Lockheed Martin announced that the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite is now undergoing thermal vacuum testing at the company's Sunnyvale, California facilities. The... more
ReportBattle of Chora (Afghanistan), acquitted the Dutch Generals charged with the murder of 65 civilians
Kabul, Afghanistan - "They have operated in observance of the enlistment rules and Convention of Geneva"
Chora. Uruzgan central province. Afghanistan. On June 15-19th, 2007. Victims: two Dutch soldiers, 16 Afghan soldiers, about 70 Talibans and 65 civilians. Three days of carpet bombing by F-16 fighters,... more
AirportsSalerno (Italian Campania Region), Orion Air to link Malpensa and Pontecagnano airport soon
Salerno, Italy - Agreement with Aeroporto di Salerno SpA has been signed
Agreement between Aeroporto di Salerno SpA and Orion Air has been signed this morning, the Spanish airline is going to get its slots at "Mario Martucci" airport, starting to fly within the next month. "We'll... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia: EUR 128,000 to Cimoli for 17 days, that is EUR 7530 per day
Rome, Italy - Obvious that Italian governors are interested to the "Italian flag carrier"
"EUR 128,000 for 17 days of job, that is EUR 7530 per day, that would coincide to an annual salary of EUR 2,75 million (gross). It's the payment received by Giancarlo Cimoli, ex-President and CEO of Alitalia,... more
AccidentsUsa, in flight collision raises questions about medical flights safety
Flagstaff, USA - According to Ntsb chairman, these accidents are too much frequent
According to National Transportation Safety Board chairman Mark Rosenker, accidents of medical aircraft are currently at a "Disturbing" level. Rosenker is commenting the Sunday medical helicopter collision... more
Civil aviationUS carriers could need foreign investments
London, United Kingdom - British Airways president Martin Broughton said it
US airlines could need foreign investments, British Airways (BA) Chairman, Martin Broughton, told the "Wall Street Journal" in an interview published today. The American air transport's ticklish situation,... more
AccidentsUsa, medical helicopter flight collision: latest news
Flagstaff , USA - The victims identities
The collision of Sunday near Flagstaff Medical Center between two medical helicopters killed six people, including both patients, critically injured a nurse, and rained debris near a residential area.... more
AerospaceTelespazio and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana organise the Summer School “SAR Applications in Image Processing”
Rome, Italy - At Matera from today to July 11th
The Italian Space Agency (ASI), Telespazio’s Space Operations Academy, the University and Polytecnic of Bari, the University of Basilicata and AIPAS (the Italian association of small and medium-sized a... more
Civil aviationEU signed agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety
Brussels, Belgium - With the United States of America
"The EU signed yesterday in Brussels an agreement with the United States of America on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety. The agreement seeks to ensure a high level of civil aviation... more
Civil aviationTravel Industry Association Report: air travellers avoided 41 million trips in 2007
Washington, USA - Equal to a 26 billion dollars loss
The Travel Industry Association (TIA) today released a landmark survey revealing that deep frustration among air travellers caused them to avoid an estimated 41 million trips over the past 12 months at... more
AirlinesUS Airways and Air China signed a code-sharing deal
Beijing, China - Starting from June 25th
US Airways Group announced it has begun a code-sharing alliance with Air China Ltd. The changes took effect June 25. The marketing deal will allow US Airways to add its airline code to Air China flights... more
AirportsGenoa, passengers and car parks increase at "Colombo" airport
Genoa, Italy - More flights to the touristic destinations expected in Summer
"Cristoforo Colombo", Genoa's airport, has so strongly increased in last months, that its enlargement has been required to improve infrastructures and boost new flights. In 2008's first half, passengers'... more
Finance and economyChina: airlines increase fuel surcharges of 50% on domestic routes
Beijing, China - The disposition in effect from today
Chinese airlines, currently suffering a sluggish aviation market, said the increase in jet fuel surcharges, effective as of Tuesday, was not expected to bring much benefit for them. From today, passengers... more
AirlinesOil price crisis: also TAP cuts flights and personnel
Lisbon, Portugal - A 102 million Euro loss until May
The high oil price continues to make a corner in airlines in difficulties. This is the time of TAP, Portuguese airline, that has decided to cut flights and personnel, the local press reported. The carrier... more
AirportsSAGAT (Turin's airport) starts restoration of DC-3 "Dakota" airplane
Turin, Italy - It's a mascot at Caselle airport
Restoration of Douglas DC-3 "Dakota" plane owned by Sagat (Turin's airport management company), has started on Friday, June, 27th, with drawing from its parking area beside 36 runway, just to the entrance... more