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AirlinesAlitalia: 196 flights were cancelled on last May 28
Rome, Italy - Due to ENAV air traffic controllers' strike
ENAV (Italian National Air Traffic Management Authority) controllers’ strike occurred on last May 28 (from 12:00 to 04:00 pm) produced several cancellations which affected most of all Alitalia. The Italian n... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fifth week of May and in the first days of June
Rome, Italy - From today, May 30 to next Sunday 5
Monday 30 - Paragliding - 2005 Open National Accuracy Landing Championship. Ivanec, Croatia. + 385 91 23 42 340 http://web.vip.hr/let.vip - Ballooning - 9th International Hot-Air Balloon Meeting... more
Civil aviationFight against illegal immigration: is the provision of means and training to Lybia ineffective?
Tripoli, Lybia - Lybic regime would be asking for financial support while what has been done by Italy so far would not be providing the expected results
Difficulties experienced by Italian authorities in managing illegal immigration coming from Africa would be self-evidently an effect of the lack of full and coherent implementation of agreements with Lybia... more
PeopleChinese Civil Aviation to open to private investors
Beijing, China - Civil Aviation of China Administration unveiled the rumors
"Various important sectors of China’s civil aviation will be open to the foreign capital in gradual manner", the director of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), Yang Yuanyuan, said according to "Securities T... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2): Board of Directors approved the Group's consolidated accounts on December 31, 2004
Rome, Italy - Moreover, it approved the contract betweeen Alitalia and Fintecna related to its role in Alitalia Servizi's stake
Alitalia Board of Directors approved the Group’s consolidated accounts on December 31, 2004 and approved the contract between Alitalia and Fintecna related to its role in Alitalia Servizi’s stake. Act... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on April 30 2005
Rome, Italy - Consisting of EUR 1829m
Alitalia revealed its net financial position has found on April 30, 2005. It consisted of EUR 1829m. Dept improved compared to its previous position. Warranties can cover the financial condition of the... more
PeopleIata: January-April passenger traffic up 8.7%
Tokyo, Japan - Cost reduction to dominate World Air Transport Summit
"Passenger traffic growth of 8.7% shows that demand for travel is strong. Slower cargo growth of 4.7% reflects a general slowdown in global economic activity. The real story, however, is the bottom line.... more
Science and technologyBAA runs for 75% of Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - It promised long-term investments
BAA has officially announced its intention to partecipate to Budapest Airport tender. CEO of Britain’s largest airport operator as from today is in visit by Hungary main airport in order to find Budapest a... more
CuriositiesMigratory birds flying following ultra-light route
Orbetello, Italy - It is time to come back North
A cloud of Bald Ibis passed the Winter by the WWF Oasis in Orbetello (Toscana Region, Italy) after being arrived in Italy from Austria last Autumn, trained by a group of Austrian searchers and pilots who... more
IndustryBoeing: Japan Aircraft Development Corporation finalized 787 agreements
Tokyo, Japan - Specific terms of the agreement are not being discussed
Boeing and Japan Aircraft Development Corporation (JADC), representing its three Japanese 787 structure partners -- Fuji Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries -- have... more
Press releaseEnav strike: the Sagat's press release
Turin, Italy - Hardships could verify also in the Turin's Airport
"Sagat (Turin Airport) communicates that tomorrow, Saturday, May 28, because of the Enav air traffic controllers’ strike fixed from 12am to 4pm, could verify hardships to the arrivals and departures f... more
CuriositiesVirgin Atlantic launched the Frequent Flyer Card for dogs and cats
London, United Kingdom - Pet accumulating air miles give a free ticket to their owners
Considering that Virgin Atlantic carried more than 1000 animals last year, the Flying Paws Card is available also for dogs and cats which are regular customers of the British airline starting from this... more
Government actsQuestion Time: export of Italian weapons and international security
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Silvana Pisa (DS)
Italian Deputy Hon. Pisa asked Italian Minister of Defence for expressing his own opinion about the export of Italian weapons and the related problems concerning international security, underlining the... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Beretta guns owned by Al Qaeda's members
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Mauro Bulgarelli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy Hon. Bulgarelli intended to understand which information are available for Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the Beretta guns which would have been found as owned by Al Qaeda’s m... more
Government actsQuestion Time: dangerous wastes at the US Base located in Santo Stefano (Sardinia)
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Mauro Bulgarelli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy, Hon. Bulgarelli, asked some Italian Ministers for making clear if Italian Government thinks that activities performed at the US Base located in Santo Stefano (Sardinia), and where many... more
Science and technologySagat: maiden flight for the new charter carrier Air Italy
Turin, Italy - Next Sunday at 9am a B-757/200 will take off from Caselle's Airport
"Next Sunday, May 29 from the Turin-Caselle International Airport will take off at 9am to Budapest the first commercial flight of the new Italian charter carrier, Air Italy. The connection, in partnership... more
MiscellaneousBlair landed in Rome
Rome, Italy - He is about to meet Berlusconi
British Premier Tony blair has landed at 12:25pm at Rome-Ciampino Airport for the first stop on his diplomatic trip aimed to see his counterparts of countries belonging to G8. His meeting with Italian... more
Press releaseAlitalia will cancel 196 flights because of the Enav air traffic controllers' strike
Rome, Italy - Four hours fixed for tomorrow
"Alitalia communicates that tomorrow, Saturday May 28, because of the strike announced from 12am to 4pm by the Enav air traffic controllers adherent to Anpcat, Licta, Cila, Sacta and Cisal, will cancel... more
Civil aviationItalian General Director of Military Health before depleted uranium committee
Rome, Italy - The audition occured at Palazzo Madama yesterday
The investigating committee on depleted uranium dealing with cases of death and serious disease affecting military personnel engaged in international peace-keeping missions, preservation conditions and... more
AirlinesBritish Airways flight made an emergency landing
Tel Aviv, Israel - It has been escorted by two fighter jets to Tel Aviv Airport due to malfunction to the radio system
A British Airways B-777 with 195 persons on board, has been forced yesterday (at 3:00pm) to an emergency landing at the International Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" Airport, because of a failure to radio connections... more
Government actsQuestion Time: depleted uranium and compensation for ill soldiers due to service
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana intended to understand which criteria are taken into consideration by Italian Ministry of Defence for granting compensation to ill soldiers due to their operational service.... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Alitalia's flights involving Sardinia with reference to territorial continuity
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Giovanni Marras (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Marras asked Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport which steps Italian Government intends to made in order to favour a better service for Sardina region’s citizens as A... more
Government actsQuestion Time: tension between the USA and Syria
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro delle Vedove asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for making clear which steps Italian Government intends to perform in order avoid the negative effects which could be... more
AccidentsIraq. US Forces OH-58 Kiowa has been downed
Baghdad, Iraq - Two pilots on board were both killed
Two pilots travelling on an US OH-58 Kiowa have been killed yesterday in Iraq, North-West to the main city, due to the downing of the aircraft. They were air covering a coalition forces’ operation together w... more
AccidentsAir crash on White Mount: three people have been killed
Paris, France - The tourism aircraft feel down abreast of Italy-France borders
A small tourism plane, whose model was unknown, left at Chalon-sur-Saone (Saône-et-Loire), crashed last evening, around 7:45pm, on the French side of the White Mount, near Major hill, more than 4500 metres... more
HelicoptersThe Brit Apache is combat ready
London, UK - The first British Army's unit equipped with the combat helicopter achieved its full operational readiness
The 9th Regiment Army Air Corps, as part and parcel of the 16th Air Assault Brigade, is combat ready with its AgustaWestland Apache AH Mk1s. The combat helicopter performed all the necessary operational... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EUR 812m loss in 2004
Rome, Italy - Mainly due to the beginning of restructuring process and the carrier hopes a quick recapitalization
Alitalia unveiled an about EUR 812m loss in 2004. A result which indicates a worsening of the situation compared to the previous year and that the Italian national airline’s board would justify in the l... more
Press releaseEnac: yesterday meeting in Brussels about Onur Air and on coordination among all European countries
Rome, Italy - To reinforce furtherly the safety of air transport
"A meeting was held yesterday near the European Commission, with the delegates of the civil aviation authorities of the States members regarding the carrier, Onur Air, suspended for a few days in some... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-1N, HH-1N, UH-1Y
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an estimated $7,697,690 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0001) for the procurement of the non... more
IndustryAAR Mobility Systems awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the cargo aircraft’s; C-130, C-5 and C-141
AAR Mobility Systems, Cadillac, Mich., is being awarded a $23,670,049 firm fixed-price contract. This action is a basic requirement contract for, best estimated quantity of 10,000 new 463L Pallets and... more
Latest newsRussia: the fifth generation fighter will be provided with Indian technology as well
New Dheli, India - Talks between the two governments would be under way to favour Indian participation to such an important programme
India could participate to the production of the Russian fifth generation fighter. The two governments would be actually talking about the possibility of such a cooperation, when considering the traditional... more
AirlinesLion Air to purchase 60 Boeing aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - 737-800 and 737-900 to get on Asian market
The Indonesian carrier Lion Air, intentioned to extend its business through Asian continent, will buy 60 airplanes, including 737-800 and 737-900s by Boeing which are worth near to USD 4m. It will be... more
Airlines200 million people to fly on US planes next Summer
Washington, USA - Summer season to start at the week-end
Us airlines expect to carry at least 200 million persons next Summer, 4% more than last year. Summer travels season is going to start just during next week-end which meets the three-Memorial Day holidays.... more
Government actsQuestion time on Sahrawi population condition
Rome, Italy - By senator Francesco Martone (Misto-RC)
Italian senator Martone asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for explaining the Italian Government position in front of the Baker II plan, negotiated by former US Secretary of State James Baker for... more
Government actsQuestion Time: accidents affecting aircraft operated by Italian Police
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana asked Italian Minister of Interior for making clear which kind of steps Italian Government is performing in order to verify which causes could have determined the accidents recently... more
DefenseFraticelli visited headquarters of "Taurinense" Alpine Brigade
Civitavecchia, Italy - The Alpines are about to take command of the KMNB
The headquarters of "Taurinense" Alpine Brigade has received, early today, the visit of Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, went to Civitavecchia, by the Centre for Army Simulation... more
Government actsQuestion Time: baggage claim delays at Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Pietro Gasperoni (DS)
Italian Deputy Hon. Gasperoni asked Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport for making clear why delays are affecting baggage claim at Rome-Fiumicino Airport, when considering the described event... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Alitalia MD-80s' destiny
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Giorgio Pasetto (Margherita)
Italian Deputy Hon. Pasetto intended to understand which kind of measures Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport can resort to in order to avoid difficulties for Alitalia as its MD-80s could... more
Government actsQuestion Time: hypothesis of a US military action against North Korea and Iran
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro delle Vedove quoted a series of statements made on US press and by military analysts according to whom the United States would be setting possible strikes against Iran and... more
Government actsQuestion time on CC working conditions in Nassirya
Rome, Italy - By senator Gianni Nieddu (DS-L'Ulivo)
Italian senator Nieddu asked Italian Minister of Defence for explaining the reason for which Carabinieri agents deployed in Nassirya cannot make use of electricity-generating plants for air conditioning.... more
IndustryBoeing and Sale completed purchase agreement for 20 Next Generation B-737s
Singapore - Plus purchase rights for 20 additional airplanes
The Boeing Company and Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE) yesterday completed a sales agreement for 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737s, plus purchase rights for 20 additional airplanes. The agreement,... more
HelicoptersSwitzerland: doubts on the selection of the EC-635
Berne, Switzerland - Despite the general right parties' support to the defence spending programme, these political movements would be debating about the type chosen by Government
Political parties working inside the Parliament in Switzerland will be likely to disagree on many points regarding the new defence spending programme, as it already proves self-evident by some views expressed... more
Civil aviationBari air space to close due to Pope arrival next Sunday
Bari, Italy - AMI is making ready for the event
Italian Air Force and Italian Civil Defence are engaged to make ready for next Sunday, May 29, when His Holy, Pope Benedict XVI will be in Bari (Puglia Region), to participate to Corpus Domini Holy Mass... more
Weather forecastsEmbraer displays replica of Santos-Dumont's 14 bis at the Paris air show
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be shown beside Embraer’s Legacy business jet at the event
Embraer has engaged in the centennial commemoration of the first flight of the 14 Bis biplane, being overseen by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. The legendary heavier-than-air aircraft was designed... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Air Austral's third ILFC 777/200ER
Washington, Usa - The ceremonies held last Monday
The Boeing Company, in conjunction with International Lease Financing Corp. (ILFC), held delivery ceremonies last Monday with Air Austral for the airline’s third leased 777-200ER (Extended Range). Air A... more
PeopleLunardi gives instructions to May 28 strikes
Rome, Italy - Italian minister ordered to reduce the striking time and postpone some actions
Italian Infrastructures and Transport Minister, Pietro Lunardi, has ordered to postpone until 12:00am -instead of from 10:00am to 2:00pm- the strike scheduled on May 28, called by CUB Transports for SEA... more
Government actsQuestion Time: further details on Fabrizio Quattrocchi's role in Iraq
Rome, Italy - By hon. Mauro Bulgarelli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy Hon. Bulgarelli intended to better understand what kind of role Fabrizio Quattrocchi was playing in Iraq before his death as it would seem that he would have been a member of an anti-terrorism... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Alitalia's fares and competitiveness
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Deputy Hon. Lucchese asked some Italian ministries for making clear which is their opinion about the high fares policy performed by Alitalia regarding its routes, what would made it a less competitive... more
Government actsQuestion Time: new tension between Eritrea and Ethiopia
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Mauro Bulgarelli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy Hon. Bulgarelli asked Italian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for well taking into account the delicate situation in the relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the political... more
Science and technologyMore safety while landing with low visibility? Sikorsky takes care of it
Washington, USA - A new symbology deployable by coloured displays and able to better indicate the vehicle's trim is under development
Last operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have well put into evidence how enabling rotor-winged aircraft’s crews to fly close to the ground and land with full safety in case of low visibility due to several a... more