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Civil aviationThe EU ensures access to air transport for reduced mobility people
Brussels, Belgium - The new rules will be soon into force
Starting March 15, new rules entered into force to offer the disabled and the elderly access to air transport comparable to that of any other passengers flying from airports in the European Union. The... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: the airline's occasions
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - For Summer season
"Air Dolomiti announces new flights for Summer Season. With Summer, in fact, the airline re-starts activity towards Sardinia: from June to end of September passengers could fly towards the Italian isle... more
Military aviationThe Russian Air Defense to train in the launch of surface-to-air missiles
Moscow, Russia - In the centre of Telemba, Eastern Siberia
The Russian Air Force's Air Defense units will fire over ten surface-to-air missiles at the Telemba training centre in East Siberia's Chita Region, the military spokesman said on Monday. Alexander... more
AirportsAdF SpA: approved consolidated results on December 31, 2007
Florence, Italy - During Board of Directors' meeting
"- Consolidated revenues equal to EUR 37,7 million, +34,0% compared to EUR 28,1 million in 2006. - Gross operating margin equal to EUR 13,6 million, +65,1 in 2006 (EUR 8,2 million). - Net profit to EUR... more
Press releaseItalian Transport Ministry about offer by AF/KLM for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Bianchi's declarations
"'Finally we will know the definitive offer by Air France-KLM for Alitalia's purchase', declared Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, who added 'Now I can evaluate the offer and to express an... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): share of the Italian airline are valued 0.10 Euro
Rome, Italy - The guarantees wanted by the French-Dutch carrier
In the plan for the Alitalia's takeover, the French-Dutch carrier should established a temporary power of veto on the strategic choices and claimed a guarantee on possible damages resulting from the AZ... more
Military aviationUS: F-16 fighter launches a dummy bomb by mistake on a building
Washington, USA - Damaged an apartment complex without provoking victims
A US Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet has accidentally bombed an apartment complex in the mid-American city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident has significantly damaged the building without provoking... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Maurizio Prato to meet tomorrow the Unions
Rome, Italy - The President of the French-Dutch Group will participate to the meeting
The Alitalia President, Maurizio Prato, will meet tomorrow at 3:00 pm, along with the French President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, the Italian Unions to present the Air France-KLM's plan. However, as regards... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: positive net result of EUR 3,3 million in 2007
Milan, Italy - Adjusted EBIT returns clearly into positive figures at EUR 39.1m
"Substantial improvement in result situation The company succeeded in improving its EBIT from EUR -89.0m the previous year to EUR 25.6m in the report period 2007. This was primarily due to cost reductions... more
AirlinesAlitalia shares suspended in the Stock Exchange after the Air France'offer
Milan, Italy - A current 35% drop
Alitalia's shares were suspended limit-down after a 35% drop as the ailing airline accepted a bid from Air France-KLM at 0.10 Euro per share. The stock was still suspended. The Italian Government will... more
Press releaseAir France-Klm: share exchange for Alitalia
Paris, France - A capital increase for a total of € 1 bn
"In accordance with the announced timetable, Air France-KLM submitted on 14th March 2008 a proposal to Alitalia aimed at combining Alitalia and the Air France-KLM Group and acquiring the control of the... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: Industrial plan 2008-2010
Rome, Italy - It maintains a close continuity with the Plan of Survival/Transition approved in September 2007 and is in line with the 2008 Budget
"Industrial Plan 2008-2010 Assumptions The Industrial Plan 2008-2010, which maintains a close continuity with the Plan of Survival/Transition approved in September 2007 and is in line with the... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: Air France-KLM’s Binding Offer
Rome, Italy - Strategic Rational of the Transaction
"Strategic Rational of the Transaction The new group (the 'Enlarged Group') will benefit from the comprehensive, competitive and efficient market coverage that will strengthen its position as the leading... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: accepted Air France-KLM’s Binding Offer
Rome, Italy - Within the new industrial set up, Alitalia will continue to benefit from the global alliance SkyTeam
"Alitalia – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA’s Board of Directors resolved unanimously in favour of accepting Air France-KLM’s Binding Offer and to execute the Agreement. The Agreement envisages, among other... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: strategic premises of the operation
Rome, Italy - The synergies deriving from the integration of the Company with the Air France-KLM group will add on basis of the Industrial Plan 2008-2010
"Alitalia – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA’s Board of Directors, met last Saturday chaired by Mr. Maurizio Prato to evaluate the Binding Offer sent to the Company by Air France-KLM’s on the 14th of March 2008.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: before the Board the proposal by Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - On Monday the go-ahead of the Government
The binding offer for the Alitalia takeover Air France-KLM has been presented yesterday to the Italian company, and this morning the Board met in the headquarters to give the first go-ahead. On Monday... more
AirlinesGoodbye of America Airlines to the airport of London-Gatwick
London, United Kingdom - The last flight on April 13rd
American Airlines has confirmed that it will soon complete its withdrawal from Gatwick Airport after 26 years of flying from the hub. The carrier said that it will move more of its Dallas-Fort Worth... more
AirlinesSpanair-X4: Business, Avant, Economy Plus and Economy
Madrid, Spain - "This innovative concept sets Spanair apart from its competitors"
Spanair launched its Spanairx4 product, which gives customers flying its domestic routes the option of choosing between four different flight classes: Business, Avant, Economy Plus and Economy. The company... more
IndustryBombardier sells 6 CRJ900 airliners to Iraq
Toronto, Canada - The value of the firm contract is approximately USD239 million
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Government of Iraq has placed a firm order for six CRJ900 NextGen airliners which will be used for civilian airline services in Iraq. The transaction includes... more
IndustryEADS Military Transport Aircraft Division starts static testing of a complete A400M structure
Madrid, Spain - A400M static test start at MTAD facilities in Getafe
The static tests of a dedicated A400M complete structure has begun at the Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD) facilities in Getafe, Madrid. The aim of this testing process is to demonstrate the... more
Civil aviationAirbus: more than 900 aircraft will be needed within next 20 years in Russia
Toulouse, France - This will represent a value at current list price of US$ 79 billion
The Russian airlines will need more than 900 passenger aircraft over the next 20 years in response to the strong growth in this market, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF). The... more
Civil aviationENAV, call for bids for the maintenance service Global Service Facility Management
Rome, Italy - The deadline is April 29th, 2008
ENAV, Italian Flight Assistance Society, has announced a call for bids for the maintenance service Global Service Facility Management. The contract work is of 48 months with the possibility for a renewal... more
AirportsElisabeth II and Prince Philip inaugurate T-5 at Heathrow's airport
London, United Kingdom - Reserved to British Airways, it will be able to receive 30 million passengers per year
The Queen Elisabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have assisted this morning at the inauguration of T-5 at London-Heathrow's airport, great as 50 football fields, reserved to the national carrier... more
ReportWorld Food Programme receives 500.000 USD by George Clooney's no-profit organization
Rome, Italy - THe offer is for the Humanitarian Air Service for Darfur support
The humanitarian no-profit organization “Not On Our Watch”, founded by George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, by film producer Jerry Weintraun and civil right lawyer David Pressman, don... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics will build G-650, the fastest civil jet
New York, USA - It will have a 7000 nautical miles range
General Dynamics Corporation, the maker of Gulfstream business jets is now planning to build the world's fastest civil jet, the G-650, which will fly at a fraction under sound speed at a flight level 510,... more
Fair and showsGoodyear blimp returning to "EAA AirVenture 2008"
Oshkosh, Usa - "Spirit of Goodyear" is back after its spectacular first visit in 2007
"One of the world's most recognizable flying machines, the Goodyear blimp, will once again be visible up-close and in the sky this Summer at EAA AirVenture 2008, 'The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration'.... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: former detainee reveals details of secret CIA program
Rome, Italy - Regarding the secret detentions
"The cruelty and illegality of the US government’s program of secret detentions can be illustrated by one man’s story. It is the story of a man who was never charged with any crime, but who was held in... more
AirlinesGreen-light for the new daily flights Rome-Turin by Blu-express.com
Turin, Italy - Starting from March 30th
The new daily flights of Blu-express.com from Rome to Turin will be launched on March 30th. "We have published the fares one month ago -George Michalopoulos, sales manager, said- and have already sold... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the statements of Bianchi waiting for the presentation of the Air France-KLM's offer
Rome, Italy - "There is the risk of selling off from the beginning, but it is necessary to remain calm"
"It will be necessary some time to screen the offer with attention. We cannot think that Air France-KLM will present the offer today and tomorrow everything will be concluded", these are the statements... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: Summer schedule 2008
Rome, Italy - 4.6% increase in Group capacity
"The Air France-KLM Group schedule posts a 4.6% increase in capacity for Summer 2008 (from 30 March to 25 October 2008) in terms of available seat-km compared with Summer 2007. This breaks down into 5.1%... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. models Navion (L-17A), Navion A (L-17B), (L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G, and Navion H airplanes (2008-05-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fuel system leaks or improperly operating fuel selector valves, which could result in the disruption of fuel flow to the engine. This failure could lead to engine power loss
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 12, 2008 [Page 13087-13093] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2008-06-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 12, 2008 [Page 13111-13113] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes (2008-05-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 12, 2008 [Page 13071-13075] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-06-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the frame, which could lead to failure of the fuselage structure and possible loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 12, 2008 [Page 13120-13122] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF-340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes (2008-06-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 12, 2008 [Page 13117-13120] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the presentation of binding offer by Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - The AZ management will meet on March 15th
The presentation of the binding offer by Air France-KLM is forecast for today. "The Alitalia management will meet on March 15th in order to examine the results of the exclusive negotiations carried... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: visit by Austrian Air Force pilots
Venegono, Italy - They made flights with the M-346 airplane
"Austrian Air Force pilots visited the day before yesterday the Alenia Aermacchi factory in Venegono, making two flights with the M-346 advanced trainer to essay its technical and training qualities. The... more
AerospaceBoeing supports contributions by Canada and Japan to the ISS
Wichita, United States - It's a segment of Japan's Kibo laboratory
A Boeing International Space Station (ISS) team performed the complex task of integrating Canada's Dextre robotic device and a segment of Japan's Kibo laboratory ahead of their launch aboard Space Shuttle... more
ReportCruising ship stranded in Egina Gulf, Greece (2)
Athens, Greece - The evacuation of passengers and crew ongoing
The cruising ship, stranded with 280 passengers on board, is the Greek "Georgis" and would be grounded on the Platia's isle, North of the Poros' isle. It was sailed this morning, for a day tour, from Pireo's... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon: four Air Forces United in Exercise
Hallbergmoos, Germany - They are Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom
"For the first time, all four Eurofighter Typhoon core Air Forces from Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom combined their skills for a mutual exercise at Morón Air Force Base, near Sevilla, upon... more
AirportsAlert at Heathrow: man arrested after crossing a runway
London, United Kingdom - One of the two runways has been closed
A major security investigation was under way at Heathrow Airport today after a man believed to be carrying two rucksacks scaled the perimeter fence and ran into the path of a plane. Some flights have been... more
Civil aviationSukhoi to build wings for the new MS-21 civil airplane
Moscow, Russia - In competitio with the Airbus A-320 and Boeing 737 Next Generation
The Sukhoi Civil Aircraft company, a subsidiary of the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer, will design and produce wings for a new mid-haul passenger airliner, the head of the Irkut company said on Thursday.... more
ReportCruising ship stranded in Egina Gulf, Greece
Athens, Greece - An airplane, helicopters and motor patrol boats to help
A cruising ship stranded in Poros isle, in Egina Gulf, facing to Atena. Two helicopters, an airplane and four motor patrol boats of Coast Guard have been sent on the spot to rescue 280 passengers and crew. "All... more
Military aviationA new jet fighter fleet costs to hit $1 trillion
Washington, USA - F-35 Lightning II to subtitute thousand of current fighters
The cost of buying and operating a new fleet of jet fighters for the U.S. military is nearing USD 1000 billion, according to a congressional audit that found the program dogged by delays, manufacturing... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): clarification
Rome, Italy - The carrier specifies some aspects
"Following to a news reported today on the press in which is underlined that 'The Board of Directors examines a Treasure extraordinary loan', Alitalia specifies - by Consob's request - that such aspects... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin to provide Multi-Mission Surveillance Radar systems to Romania
Syracuse, USA - "They will contribute to the security of NATO allies in the region"
Lockheed Martin and the Romania Ministry of Defense (MoD) have signed a contract for the co-production of 17 TPS-79(R) Multi-Mission Surveillance Radar systems for Romania’s Phase II “Gap Filler” progr... more
Military aviationHypersonic "SR-72" Up For Grabs
Washington, USA - Blackswift could be the follow-on of the famous SR-71 Blackbird
The Pentagon's latest crack at a hypersonic aircraft is officially open for competition. The Blackswift USD 750 million effort is supposed to demonstrate an aircraft that can take off and land from a runway,... more
Civil aviationA new way to save aircraft from bird collisions
New York, USA - A new use of digital radar
Collisions between planes and birds – known as bird strikes – can damage aircraft and are a potential safety risk. They are most likely to occur on lower-altitude flight paths near airports, during the... more
Civil aviationContinental Airlines, Boeing and GE Aviation announce plans for sustainable biofuels flight demonstration
Houston, Usa - In the first half of 2009
"Continental Airlines, Boeing and GE Aviation today announced plans to conduct a biofuels demonstration flight in the first half of 2009 in an effort to identify sustainable fuel solutions for the aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA adopts upgrades for aircraft “Black boxes"
Washington, USA - It affects airplanes and helicopters with 10 or more seats
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated significant upgrades to aircraft cockpit voice and flight data recorders, improvements that will enable investigators to retrieve more data from accidents... more