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SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2008-06-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the elevator servo controls during certain phases of takeoff, which could result in an unannounced loss of elevator control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 20367] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2008-08-26)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system caused by a lightning strike on a composite drain mast, which could result in the loss of several functions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21235-21237] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Makila 1A and 1A1 turboshaft engines (2008-08-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent dual-engine continued operation at 65% N1 after reversion of the ECU to the 65% N1 back-up mode due to temporary loss of N2 speed signal, which could lead to inability to continue safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 20525-20526] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsMalpensa: SEA does not withdraw the appeal against Alitalia
Milan, Italy - Moratti: "A re-examination may happen on the strength of guarantees"
SEA, Milan Airports Management Society, does not withdraw the appeal against Alitalia. "The appeal revolved round the loss of profit for the withdrawal of Malpensa airport by Alitalia. It is necessary... more
AirportsAirport of Reggio Calabria: 35% to the Miro Radici Group and Corporation America's concert-party
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Investment by 10 million Euro
The 35% sale of the Reggio Calabria airport to the the Miro Radici Group and Corporation America's concert-party is drawing to an end. The preliminary proposal advanced by the concert-party has been... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes (2008-08-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the anchor tab of the bulkhead seal assembly, which in icing conditions could result in insufficient airflow to the wing TAI system, subsequent ice on wings, reduced control of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 19993-19995] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Limited model 750XL airplanes (2008-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19967-19968] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-08-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage or jamming of the flight control cables could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19986-19989] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes (2008-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the in- line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks and consequently result in exposure of the passengers and cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19982-19983] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB-Fairchild SF-340A (SAAB/SF-340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-08-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19983-19986] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Lycoming Engines IO, (L)IO, TIO, (L)TIO, AEIO, AIO, IGO, IVO, and HIO Series Reciprocating Engines, Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) TSIO-360-RB Reciprocating Engines, and Superior Air Parts, Inc. (2008-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a lean running engine, which could result in a substantial loss of engine power and subsequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19977-19979] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050 and F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes (2008-08-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19973-19974] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsBAA could give up the control of one London's airport
London, United Kingdom - Following to an investigation by the British Antistrust
BAA - British Airport Authority could be obliged to give up the control of one London's airports, because according to an investigation by the British Antitrust, the Group's monopoly (that manages seven... more
AccidentsVenezuela. Transaven air crash: it is waiting for the confirmation of the code by INCOSTA
Caracas, Venezuela - It all fits perfectly. There is the 90% possibility
Some days ago we have announced the discovery of a wreck compatible with LET-410UVP belonging to Transaven, lost at sea on January 4th on the route between Caracas and Los Roques, Venezuela (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirportsAeradria: new link to London-Stansted
Rimini, Italy - Ryanair's connections from "Federico Fellini" are now three
"Ryanair, the European airline, launches the new route from Rimini to London-Stansted, increasing to 3 the total connections from Rimini 'Federico Fellini' airport. Giovanna Gentile, Ryanair Promotions... more
Civil aviationEuropean civil aviation: the future in the low-cost carrier
Brussels, Belgium - Interview to Lamberto Biscarini
Lamberto Biscarini, partner of The Boston Consulting Group, expert of civil aviation, interviewed by an Italian daily, makes some previsions on the European sector. The key-word in the future will be... more
AerospaceTelespazio: launch of Jupiter-B, the GALILEO second experimental satellite
Avezzano, Italy - In the night between April 26th and 27th
Jupiter-B, the GALILEO second experimental satellite, the European satellite navigation system, will be launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan, in the night between April 26th and 27th. Onboard... more
AirlinesAir Europa, deals for South America
Maiorca, Spain - News from Spanish airline for next Summer
Summer 2008 of Air Europa, the private Spanish airline, starts with special offers for the routes to Caribbeans and South America. By booking within April, 30th, it will be possible to fly until next... more
ReportPriest tries to achieve a flight-record and disappear in Brazil
St. Catarina, Brazil - Not much hopes to find him alive
As the hours and the days go by, the hope to find alive the priest Adelir Antonio de Carli decrease. Last Sunday, he has flown hangin' on thousands of mini-balloons pumped up with helium, trying to achieve... more
AirportsMalpensa: "Intelligent" baggages thanks to a joint project between LIUC and SEA
Milan, Italy - Each baggage can be hunted down and identified in every moment
Realized the project for the baggage's traceability at the Terminal 2 of Malpensa airport thanks to the collaboration between the LIUC University and SEA, Milan Airports Management Society. With this... more
AirlinesAir Dominicana gets born
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - First take-off is scheduled on May, 3th
It will be a Boeing 737 aircraft to celebrate, on next May, 3th, the birth of Air Dominicana, the new airline which will connect Dominican Republic to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Netherlands Antilles, Mexico,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines for Italian soccer team
Vienna, Austria - World's champions have chosen Aua to fly during "Euro 2008"
Italian soccer team will fly with Austrian Airlines during the first phase of next European soccer championship, scheduled in Austria and Switzerland from June 7th to 29th. The world's champions will... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5). Berlusconi: "Employers' cuts are inevitable"
Rome, Italy - "First necessity is to save the airline and advance its counts"
"It should be better for us to let the current government finalize the negotiation with Air France. It's a big trouble for us, but the national interest is not to lose our national-flag airline". These... more
AirlinesJet2 will join ELFAA
Leeds, United Kingdom - It will be the 12th member of the European association
Jet2, the British low-cost airline based in Leeds, has gained entrance to the ELFAA (European Low Fares Airline Association), becoming its 12th member. Jet2's rise in continental network has been awarded... more
AirlinesNew Embraer 190 airplanes into Flybaboo fleet
Geneva, Switzerland - As from next May, 26th
Flybaboo, the Swiss airline based in Geneva, has announced the insertion of new Embraer 190 aircraft (100 seats) into its fleet, which will fly from Geneva to Rome-Fiumicino. Summer timetable will include... more
AirportsAutogrill: shareholders’ meeting approves financial statements for 2007
Milan, Italy - New board of directors appointed
"The shareholders of Autogrill SpA meeting today under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton approved the financial statements for 2007, which closed with net profits for the Group of €158.7 million. Dividend p... more
Press releaseBarroso´s visit to China: test case for EU´s human rights rhetoric
Rome, Italy - The President was together with other nine Commissioners
"As European Commission president Barroso and nine other Commissioners head to China, Amnesty International warns that the success of their mission depends on real improvements in the human rights situation... more
IndustryBoeing, Biman Bangladesh Airlines signed deal for 777s, 787s
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Bangladeshi carrier orders four 777-300ERs and four 787-8s
"Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Boeing announced the airline's order for four 777-300ER (Extended Range) and four 787-8 Dreamliner airplanes at a signing ceremony in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Biman... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): AirOne pilots VS Alitalia pilots
Rome, Italy - Malcontent inside the Carlo Toto's airline
With the withdrawal by Air France-KLM from the tender of Alitalia, here reopens the scenario for AirOne. However, inside the Carlo Toto's airline there is malcontent. The pilots fear the effects on... more
Finance and economyMilan Stock Exchange: Gemina dropping after the goodbye by Air France-KLM
Milan, Italy - Yesterday it lost 7.21%
The failure of the Air France-KLM's plan on Alitalia, that forecast a upgrading of the Rome's airports, has had a negative impact on the Gemina share, that yesterday has lost 7.21% in the Stock Exchange,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Italian ENAC summons the airline in two dates
Rome, Italy - On April 28th and May 5th
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has summoned Alitalia for two meeting that will take place on April 28th and May 5th. "The first of the two meeting will be technical, while the second one will... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): under examination the sale or leasing of all airplanes at ground
Rome, Italy - 34 airplanes are inactive after the cut of routes
Other news from Alitalia. The cut of routes, in particular from the airport of Milan-Malpensa, has obliged Alitalia to ground 34 airplanes, even if seven are in reserve. These airplanes - also if inactive... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Wednesday 23 to next Sunday 27
Wednesday 23 - Gliding - 2008 FCC Gliding. Prievidza, Slovak Republic. + 421 915 959 147 www.plachtenie.sk Thursday 24 - Gliding - 2008 FCC Gliding. Prievidza, Slovak Republic. + 421 915 959... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a 300 million Euro bridge-loan to save the Italian national airline
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow the AZ Board and the meeting with Unions
The Council of Ministers approved yesterday the decree for a 300 million Euro bridge-loan to save Alitalia, and to repay within December 31st. The Economics Minister Tommaso Padoa Schioppa explained... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica in Malaysia for "DSA 2008"
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - From 21 to 24 April
The 2008 edition of "DSA - Defence Services Asia" is taking place April 21-24 at the Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur. Finmeccanica's participation aims to strengthen the Group's presence in... more
IndustryAirbus, price list increases
Milan, Italy - Because of dollar's weakness and the high cost of metals
Airbus has announced yesterday a general increase of its price list. In addition to the normal price adjustment for 2,74% in 2007, the company has decided an increase for USD 2m for single-lane aircraft... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Alitalica sign an agreement to establish the first Helicopter Hub in the airport of Rome-Urbe
Rome, Italy - The centre will be operational within 2009
AgustaWestland and Alitalica of Italy are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to establish the first helicopter hub in Italy at Rome’s Urbe Airport, according to their respective c... more
Fair and showsPlays with the wind in Ferrara, thanks to Vulandra
Ferrara, Italy - From April 25th to 27th a lot of kites will fly in the skies of "Bassani" park
Adults, children, elderlies, families and athletes: there's enough space a parco "Bassani", Ferrara, where it will take place the 29° edition of the show organized by kite's group Vulandra, from April... more
Press releaseWorld aviation industry joins forces to act on climate change
Geneva, Switzerland - Declaration signed today
At the global "Aviation and Environment Summit" currently underway in Geneva, commercial aviation industry leaders today signed a declaration on climate change to lead towards carbon neutral growth and... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): announced at 18:30 the Council of Ministers
Rome, Italy - On Thursday the meeting with Unions
After the withdrawal of Air France-KLM, here announced the Council of Ministers. It will take place at 6:30 pm in Palazzo Chigi to talk about the situation and find a solution on the Alitalia matter. The... more
AirportsMorocco: growth for all the airports
Rabat, Morocco - 13 million passenger transported in 2007
Morocco reports a growth for all the airports. The traffic recorded in 2007 shows a 17% increase compared with the same period of 2006, with 13 million pasengers transported. The busiest airport is... more
AirportsAdR recovers the debt with the asset and estate's transfer
Rome, Italy - In 2007 a deficit equal to 1.32 billion Euro
The goal of the new Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) vice-president, Guido Angiolini, is to recover 300-350 million Euro for a debt that in 2007 amounted to 1.32 billion Euro. The liquidity's injection would... more
Press releaseNaples: traffic forecast for spring breaks from April, 25th to May, 1st
Naples, Italy - From April, 24th to May, 5th around 210,000 passenger in transit
From April, 24th to May, 5th -with the next spring breaks of April, 25th and May, 1st- around 210,000 people in transit are foreseen at Naples' airport: 110,000 national, 80,000 International and 20,000... more
AirportsMalpensa: ENAC gives the go-ahead to seven airlines to operate from the airport
Milan, Italy - An initiative that satisfies SEA
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has awarded the licence to operate on the airport of Malpensa to seven airlines: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Belavia, Korean Air, Air Moldova, Saudi Arabia and El... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): no government aids until 2011
Rome, Italy - Chance of a government loan is poised
In according to Silvio Berlusconi and the new parliament majority, the guess of a government loan is the one which could guarantee Alitalia's survival (see for details AVIONEWS). Though European commission... more
AirlinesAlitalia could not obtain ENAC license
Rome, Italy - ENAC's president Vito Riggio needs economic covers
While Alitalia is taking chances to failure, ENAC's (National civil aviation company) president Vito Riggio says more about the issue, generating worries about the future of the national-flag airline. In... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): the bitterness of Jean Cyril Spinetta and the time factor
Rome, Italy - No one was taken by surprise, the notification remained an awaited formality
"The extreme tiredness for the negotiations and the anxiety for the deterioration of the economic scenario" are the main reasons of the Air France-KLM's withdrawal from the Alitalia privatization procedure. Jean... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Intesa-Sanpaolo is evaluating the reopening of the dossier
Romae, Italy - It is necessary an itnernational project
Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo may still be interested in Alitalia reports the bank's chairman Enrico Salza. "If the operation on Alitalia is of international scope we could be interested," he was quoted... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3), Rutelli accuses centre-right alliance
Rome, Italy - In according to the running for Rome's major, French solution was the only workable
Francesco Rutelli, running for Rome's major, ain't got doubts: negotiations' stop between Alitalia and Air France-KLM has been disposed by the centre-right alliance, which has placed veto to the selling... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the withdrawal of Air France-KLM, the reasons of the refusal
Rome, Italy - On April 28th, 2000, it was the KLM's turn
Maybe a concurrence, but eight years ago - on April 28th, 2000 - KLM abandoned the alliance with Alitalia. And as in the past, also today the matter is exquisitely political. In 2000 the Dutch carrier... more