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Military aviationFinmeccanica and Boeing sign a joint-venture agreement for the Aermacchi M-346 and M-311 trainer
Rome, Italy - The deal would have a value of about 5 billion dollars
The Boeing Company and Alenia Aermacchi, a company of Finmeccanica, announced an agreement to jointly pursue the international trainer aircraft market. Both companies will cooperate on marketing, sales,... more
CuriositiesMichel Fournier misses the free-fall record
Saskatchewan , Canada - The forth attempt has failed
The 4th attempt of Michel Fournier to set a new free-fall record has ended today at North Battleford airport, in Canadian region of Saskatchewan. The 64 ex-military pilot, aimed to reach stratosphere... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008": Thales and EADS Defence & Security pool their technological and operational expertise
Berlin, Germany - In the promising passive radar market
"Today, Thales and EADS Defence & Security signed an exclusive agreement at 'ILA Air Show' to develop, manufacture, market and sell on a common basis passive radars in the world market. Thanks to major... more
AirportsItalian AdF and ENAV discuss about new flight procedures
Florence, Italy - Meeting on reduction of airplanes' noise soon
Florence airport company, which manages "Amerigo Vespucci" air station, has sent yesterday an official letter to ENAV (Italian Flight assistance Society), asking for a meeting to discuss about the reduction... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific increases fuel surcharges due to the high oil price
Beijing, China - They cover only less than half of the increased cost of fuel
Cathay Pacific Airways has received approval from the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong to increase fuel surcharges to $21.90 for short-haul services in South and Northeast Asia and $91 for long-haul... more
AirportsElitaxi, link Urbe-Fiumicino within the end of June
Rome, Italy - EC-130 helicopter will connect the 2 Roman airports
The news was already circulated in last weeks, now confirmation has come by Mauro Miccio, CEO of Eur SpA and coordinator of Observatory of infrastructures and territory of Rome industrial union, the group... more
AirlinesAir France redoubles Rome-Marseilles connections
Rome, Italy - Two daily flights will be operated
French national-flag airline Air France has announced it will operate the route from Rome-Fiumicino to Marseilles-Provence 2 times a day as from next June, 2nd to face the high customer's demand. Flights... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: reconfirmed the leadership of Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
Rome, Italy - "For worths and growth that the manager has known how impress to the company"
The first name to be reconfirmed by the Econimics Minister Giulio Tremonti is Pier Francesco Guarguaglini as President of the Finmeccanica Group, a company controlled by the Government to 32%, and probably,... more
AirlinesAircalin flies to Seoul
Milan, Italy - New connection from Seoul to Noumea to begin on June, 22
"As from June, 22, Aircalin, the airline which operates routes on south-Pacific ocean area, improves its International network, and it launches 2 weekly direct flights from Noumea (New Caledonia) and Seoul. Links... more
HelicoptersAir Zermatt celebrates 40 years of flight
Raron, Switzerland - The operation began in 1968 with a AB-206 Jet Ranger helicopter
Air Zermatt AG has celebrated its first 40 years of activity with a great "Open-day" took place last May 24-25 on its base in Raron. The operation has begun in 1968 thanks to the chemist's desire of Zermatt,... more
AirportsMalpensa (2): the solution pro-airport of Filippo Penati, the Milan Province President
Milan, Italy - "To use the bridge-loan for recovering some market shares"
Appeal pro-Malpensa by the Milan Province President, Filippo Penati. In particular Penati applies to the Government. The proposal is to use the 300 million Euro bridge-loan destined to Alitalia to block... more
IndustryEmbraer has new sales to Middle East customers
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Region continues to be a thriving business aviation market
"Embraer has bolstered its executive jet order book in the Middle East with the signing of orders for two Legacy 600 jets, one Phenom 300, and one Phenom 100. The deal also includes a letter of intent... more
Civil aviationAirbus A-380, delays could be three-five months
Toulouse, France - Evaluations on the slowdowns of the orders due to the high oil price
There could be a three-to four month delay on the delivery of A-380 aircraft according to the head of EADS, Louis Gallois. The announcement made to a French newspaper, extends a previous forecast of a... more
IndustrySaab’s maiden flight with Gripen Demo
Linköping, Sweden - It lasted 30 minutes
"Saab conducted today the maiden flight with the Gripen Demo, the test bed for the further development of Gripen. The flight lasted for 30 minutes (10:55 – 11:25) and went totally according to plan.... more
AirportsSEA: adopted the resolution of the Milan Province Council for the shareholder assembly's convocation
Milan, Italy - The statements of the Milan Province President, Filippo Penati
Adopted the resolution of the Milan Province Council to ask SEA, Milan Airports Management Company, the convocation of the shareholder assembly to discuss about the future of Malpensa and the consequences... more
AirportsLoizzo asks La Russa for a demilitarization of Puglia bases
Bari, Italy - Regional chairman of transports has sent a letter to the new-minister
Regional Chairman of Puglia transports, Mario Loizzo, has sent a letter to the new-minister of Defence Ignazio La Russa requesting him to take consideration of the 2004 project by Ministry of Defence,... more
AirportsMalpensa: the appeal by the Confindustria President Emma Marcegaglia
Milan, Italy - "This airport is a great infrastructure for Italy"
Appeal for the airport of Milan-Malpensa by the Confindustria President, Emma Marcegaglia. During the Varese Industrialists Assembly, Marcegaglia has stressed as this airport is a great infrastructure... more
AccidentsRussia, cargo plane crash: 9 killed
Chelyabinsk , Russia - Disaster nearby Urali mountains
An owned Moskovia Airlines Antonov cargo plane crashed yesterday near the city of Chelyabinsk in the Urals region of Russia, killing all nine people aboard, Interfax agency reported. According to a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors of yesterday suspended
Rome, Italy - The meeting will continue today
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia, at yesterday’s meeting, decided to suspend the reunion and to resume the same today". more
Civil defenseBad weather in Italy: tendency to a new worsening in the North starting from today
Rome, Italy - A further increase of the temperature is expected in the South
"From today, on Tuesday May 27 there will be a worsening of the weather condition on the Italian Northern Regions and during the week, also on the Central ones. Rains. From this afternoon, rains are... more
Civil aviationSpain: low-cost passengers are boosting
Madrid, Spain - Mainstream airlines dropping
Spain registered a low-cost passenger increase on International flights for 17% just in April, reaching a 46,4 percent of the total air traffic, with 4,7m travellers registered in the same month. According... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the Italian "Giornata Azzurra 2008" (2): Finmeccanica's attendance
Rome, Italy - It evidences a long technological collaboration
"Giornata Azzurra 2008" has shown a new opportunity to testify the historic technological collaboration between Finmeccanica and Italian Air Force (AMI): a partnership which lasts since more than half... more
AirportsUSA, the slots of the "JFK" and Newark airports by auction
New York, USA - For more competitiveness and efficiency by operators
Proposal to auction off several slots of the "JFK" and Newark airports of New York by DOT - US Department of Transportation, in order to give a competitive impulse and to improve the efficiency of operators. The... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2008": a proven success
Rome, Italy - Flying and professionalism in the 6 hour-show
Yesterday, at Pratica di Mare (Rome)' military base, it has taken place "Giornata Azzurra 2008", the most important air show of the country, receiving more than 100,000 people looking at the sky to watch... more
IndustryBoeing, Shenzhen, MTI and MC delivered supplies for China earthquake effort
Seattle, Usa - The initiative called "Flight of Hope"
"The Boeing Company, Shenzhen Airlines, Medical Teams International, and Mercy Corps have delivered nearly three tons (U.S.) of medical supplies for victims of the recent China earthquake in an effort... more
AirportsFriuli Venezia Giulia airport, new president appointed
Venice, Italy - He's Trieste's mayor Roberto Dipiazza
Trieste's mayor Roberto Dipiazza is the new president of Friuli Venezia Giulia airport's management company, after discharges of Giorgio Brandolin, resigned before the regional elections. Voted during... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways' CEO: "Low-cost era is over"
London, United Kingdom - According to Willie Walsh they will not survive to the oil's cost increase
Willie Walsh, British Airways' (BA) CEO, has intervened about the oil's cost increase and the prospect many airline would go bust because of the inability to face the current economic situation. According... more
AirlinesOil-price worries Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Irish airline could not face further raw's increases
According to the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, "Half the airlines would certainly go out of business if oil hit $200 a barrel. That could include Aer Lingus. Only the strong airlines... more
AirlinesClub Air, Italian ENAC license suspended
Rome, Italy - Flights stopped as from May, 28th
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), has informed that as from next May, 28th, it will suspend all flights operated by Club Air, the Italian airline based in Verona which connects many national airports... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008" (4): Volga-Dnepr Group
Berlin, Germany - The Ilyushin 76 cargo aircraft modernization will be announced
During the press briefing recent information of Volga-Dnepr Group achievements will be announced (27 May 2008 13:15 – 13:45 hrs in the Ilyushin-76TD-90VD aircraft at Static Display 1) about VD Group’s ind... more
Fair and shows"Ila 2008" (3): Indian private airline Jet Airways involvement
Berlin, Germany - It will delivered the new A-330 airplane and available to see the A-380
Naresh Goyal, Indian private airline Jet Airways' chairman, informs that during the Berlin Airshow planning for tomorrow, May, 27th at 11:30, it will take place a combined press-conference by the airline... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008" (2): window for aircraft for business, private and sporting use
Berlin, Germany - Expected many visitors at the event
"As the most important trade show for general aviation in Central and Eastern Europe the 'ILA2008' provides a comprehensive review of what is currently available from the manufacturers of aircraft for... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of May
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 27 to next Sunday on June 1st
Tuesday 27 - "ILA 2008" Trade Visitors & Media Day with Exhibitors Flight Display. Berlin-Schonefeld Airport, Berlin, Germany. + 49 (30) 3038 2014 www.ila-berlin.com Wednesday 28 - "ILA 2008"... more
DefenseItalian Navy and NATO: "Bold Monarch 2008" drill
Rome, Italy - For research and rescue of submersibles on trouble
"'Bold Monarch 2008', the most important international drill for the rescue of submarines on trouble, has started in the North Sea, Norway. Ending on next June, 6th, many International air-sea and submarine... more
IndustryERJ-145 family obtained final Russian certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Embraer foresees strong opportunity in the local airline market
"Embraer received final approval from Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) for the 37 to 50-seat ERJ-145 regional jet family, comprised of the 37-seat ERJ-135, the 44-seat ERJ-140, and the 50-seat E... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the approval of the accounts 2007
Rome, Italy - Brambilla: "It will remain Italian"
Decisive week for the Alitalia Board of Directors that will have to face the approval of the accounts 2007. Novelties announced by the Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola and by the Prime... more
OccurrencesBelgium, cargo airplane split in 2 while taking-off
Brussels, Belgium - No after-effects for the 5 people on board
A Boeing 747 cargo aircraft owned by American airline Kalita Air, has split in 2 while trying to take-off, yesterday afternoon, at Zavernen airport, nearby Brussels: fortunately the 5 people on board didn't... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008": Federal Chancellor Merkel to open the event tomorrow
Berlin, Germany - With a 90-minute tour
"Germany’s Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will open the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA2008 on 27 May during a 90-minute tour of the event. She will be accompanied by Arakkaparambil Kurian A... more
AirlinesAir France and KLM welcome US DOT's decision
Paris, France - To grant anti-trust immunity for six SkyTeam member airlines
"In its decision published on May 22, 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants with immediate effect to the following six SkyTeam airlines : Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, Delta... more
AirlinesBusiness airline Silverjet shares suspended
London, United Kingdom - Liquidity constraint for the "All business" English airline
London-Luton based "All business" airline Silverjet, has suspended the share at London exchange because of liquidity constraint, according to the airline's news. In spite of last month's reassurances... more
AirportsAdF: operative restrictions to remove a war device on Sunday morning
Florence, Italy - From 09:45am to 10:30am and from 11:30am to 12:30pm
"Following communications by the the competent authorities, AdF informs that because of a war device's removal, there could be some changes on the regular activity of 'Amerigo Vespucci', Florence's airport... more
IndustryLockheed Martin receives USD 2,2 billion for F-35 Lot 2 production long-lead funding
Fort Worth, Usa - USD 197 million for Lot 3
"The United States Department of Defense has authorized the release of funds to buy six conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A Lightning IIs for the U.S. Air Force, with provisional approval to... more
AirlinesQantas hit from the high oil price, to increase international and domestic fares
Sydney, Australia - Starting from the next month
Qantas announced that it would increase its international and domestic fares for tickets issued in Australia starting from the next month. Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon said that international and domestic... more
Curiosities16 hours on an empty stomach to beat the "Jet lag"
Boston, USA - Result of "Harvard" University research
A team at "Harvard" University (Boston, USA) has said that unpleasant consequences caused by the "Jet lag" could be avoided just without eating anything for 16 hours before the flight. This time-lapse,... more
Civil aviationAlso United Airlines thinks to the bag fee
Atlanta, USA - On the wake of American Airlines, also Delta, Northwest and United Airways
United Airlines is evaluating to follow American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) to start charging passengers to check their first bag in order to make up for the billions of dollars it is losing as fuel prices... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed, the first interferogram of Earthquake area in China
Rome, Italy - It allows the study of geological effects
Using data from the ASI satellite system COSMO-SkyMed, the Politecnico di Milano University and the Department of Civilian Protection have obtained the first interferogram of the Sichuan Earthquake. The... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group, another US carriers risks bankruptcy
Atlanta, USA - Due to the lack of a Delta Air Lines contract's renewal
Mesa Air Group, which provides regional flights for major airlines, said on Thursday it might be forced to file for bankruptcy protection if it loses a legal fight with Delta Air Lines. Mesa would be... more
UAS-DronesUAV, 18-hour record flight for the Boeing A-160T Hummingbird
St. Louis, USA - Between May 14th and 15th, 2008
Boeing Flies A160T Unmanned Rotorcraft for 18 HoursCompany claims world record for UAV endurance in specific weight class The Boeing Company successfully flew its A160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Todaro" submarine mission in Atlantic Ocean
Rome, Italy - It's leaving from Taranto
"'Todaro' submarine is leaving from Taranto for a 6 month mission in Atlantic Ocean. 'Todaro' U212 submarine class, will operate an intense training programme with American Navy to improve the operative... more
Civil aviationVolagratis to follow Italy performing at "Euro 2008"
Rome, Italy - From June 9th to 17th
Volagratis, "Low-cost" travels European web-site, has launched the packages dedicated to supporters which want to go to Switzerland to see Italian team performing at "Euro 2008" from June 9th to 17th,... more