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DefenseRussia: fewer intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2010
Moscow, Russia - Removal of several weapon systems of this class among the Russian armed forces has begun
Russian intends to downsize its non-conventional arsenal and it announced it has scheduled a progressive cut of several intercontinental ballistic missiles and the respective warheads. According to what... more
MiscellaneousPrincipality to prepare Ranieris' funeral: Nice Airport on alert
Monaco - Prince's chances of recovery are "Very slim"
Impressive security precautions have been adopted from Nice Airport up to principality borders in the offing of an imminent death of Monaco’s Rainier III. It seems that list of Prince’s funeral participants, inc... more
HelicoptersThe 100th MD-520N to fly in Russia
Moscow, Russia - MD Helicopters to deliver it to Russian company GALS Aero which will supply it then to a private operator in Siberia
GALS Aero, a Russian company operating in the helicopter sector and distributing foreign-made aircraft to several customers in Russia, will take delivery of the 100th MD-520N produced by MD Helicopters.... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline stopped Lugano-Paris connection
Lugano, Switzerland - In the future the possibility to fly once again to the French capital is not excluded
The web sit of Swiss Darwin Airline announced that starting today "Due to the optimization of the actual routes and to the introduction of the summer schedule", the Lugano-Paris-Lugano route is not more... more
AirlinesRyanair: interesting fares but staggering costs on board even for a simple glass of water
London, United Kingdom - According to what declared "Daily Mail"
British tabloid "Daily Mail" reported the news according to which the low-cost airline Ryanair though attracts passengers by means of interesting fares it seems to recover costs then on board ot its planes... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (10). Performance by sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 2,542 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 257 million (-7%)
"Helicopters Company: AgustaWestland Value of production: EUR 2,542 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 257 million (-7%) The world helicopter market promises substantial growth (from some USD 8 billion in... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (11). Performance by sector: Alenia Spazio, Telespazio
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 782 million (+2%); EBITA: EUR 32 million
"Space Companies: Alenia Spazio, Telespazio Value of production: EUR 782 million (+2%); EBITA: EUR 32 million (EUR 14 million in 2003) Alenia Spazio and Telespazio have undergone a major restructuring,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (12). Performance by sector: Galileo Avionica, Selenia Communications, OTE, AMS, Sistemi Navali Internazionali
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 2,056 million (+11%); EBITA: EUR 186 million (+16%)
"Defence electronics Companies: Galileo Avionica, Selenia Communications, OTE, AMS, Sistemi Navali Internazionali Value of production: EUR 2,056 million (+11%); EBITA: EUR 186 million (+16%) Electronics... more
Civil aviationIndia: the Mig-21s to stay in service till 2016
New Dheli, India - Despite many accidents, the combat plane weill be involved by updates aimed to increase the safety degree
Despite many accidents had involved the Indian Air Force’s Mig-21 Fishbeds fleet since the 60s last century, Ministry of Defence and military officers do not intend to deprive themselves of this aircraft i... more
HelicoptersNew Zealand: the future of the rotor wing is called NH-90
Wellington, New Zealand - National Government unveiled the purchase of the NHI group's helicopter for its Air Force
New Zealand’s Air Force selected the NH-90 as the new multirole helicopter to replace the obsolete UH-1 Iroquois. The official announcement has been released by national Government which proves satisfied a... more
AccidentsUSAF's Predator crashed in Iraq: USA not confirmed drone's incident
Baghdad, Iraq - It occurred during fighters among American troops and rebels
It is still under investigation the incident occurred to US Air Force’s General Atomics RQ-1 Predator remote-controlled military airplane fallen last March 30 in the Iraqi’s city of Qaim in the Rawah are... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (9). Performance by sector: Alenia Aeronautica, Aermacchi
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 1,709 million (+30%); EBITA: EUR 154 million (+12%)
"Aeronautics Companies: Alenia Aeronautica, Aermacchi Value of production: EUR 1,709 million (+30%); EBITA: EUR 154 million (+12%) 2004 was the year of the Eurofighter: the Italian air force took... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea: the Korean Helicopter Programme has been started
Seoul, South Korea -The role played by the national industry will be a major one but there will be chances also for foreign cooperations
South Korean Government has so provided a green light for the KHP programme (Korean Helicopter Programme) regarding the production of a utility rotor-winged aircraft. It would deal with the first national... more
IndustryBoeing names new president and Ceo
Seattle, Usa - Hugh Hefner will onwards head the industry
Boeing announced that Hugh Hefner has been appointed new President and Ceo. During the press conference which took place yesterday in Chicago the industry said that Hefner’s appointment is by no means t... more
DefenseIndia: Israeli industry to update the Sea Harriers
New Dheli, India - Within the scheduled increase of defence spending indicated by Indian Government
Indian Ministry of Defence has recently announced it intends to increase funds destined to the related sector with a 7,8% rise compared to the last years. About USD 700m will be deployed by which it is... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Barrot considers the carrier's business plan as a "serious" one
Brussels, Belgium - Nevertheless, the in-depth investigation has not ended but EU Transport Commissioner intends to accomplish it as soon as possible
European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot has recently commented on the Alitalia’s business plan 2005-2008, subjected to a EU in-depth investigation for some months and aimed to verify the observance o... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Indonesia: helicopter saved 12 survivors
Jakarta, Indonesia - Russian IL-76 landed with rescue teams dispatched by Moscow
Three Britons, two French, two Swedish, two German, two Canadians and one American tourist -all surfers- have been saved by the helicopter chartered from Swedish and British embassy to Indonesia. Nias... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (8): consolidated economic and financial situation
Rome, Italy - Value of production
"Consolidated economic and financial situation For a better understanding and comparison of the results, note that AgustaWestland, which was 50% consolidated using the proportional method until 30 November... more
AirlinesUs Airways attains more time for restructuring
New York, Usa - The carrier got until May, 31, to file a business plan without any interference from creditors
A federal judge of the bankruptcy court which is following the case of Us Airways gave the carrier until May, 31, to file a business plan without any interference from creditors. Stephen Mitchell, of the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): Research and development
Rome, Italy -Element vital for the Group
"Finmeccanica and R&D Research and development are vital for a group whose capacity to respond to market needs is based on high technology. Finmeccanica has further consolidated its position as undisputed... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (4): 2004 highlights and significant events after year-end
Rome, Italy - In the single sectors
"2004 highlights and significant events after year-end 2004 was an important year for Finmeccanica, and one in which internationalisation proceeded apace, and the group’s aerospace and defence operations w... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Board approves 2004 results
Rome, Italy - Operating profit up for third consecutive year; ROI at 23.1% (20.2% on 2003)
"Dividend of 1.3 Euro cents proposed to shareholders’ meeting (up 30% on 2003) Net profit trebles, including capital gain from the sale of STM Commitment to technological innovation confirmed: R&D i... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): pre-tax profit was EUR 722 million
Rome, Italy - EUR 311 million higher than the EUR 411 million achieved in 2003
"Pre-tax profit was EUR 722 million, EUR 311 million higher than the EUR 411 million achieved in 2003. The sale of 3 million STM shares on the market in the first half of 2004, and the sale of around 93... more
Science and technologyIndia selects nine potential investors for restructuring airports
Bombay, India - These last have now 12 week-time to effectuate bids
Indian Government selected nine potential investors for the restructuring and modernization of airports in Mumbai and New Delhi: the announcement comes from Ministry of Civil Aviation, who underlined that... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic asks for more flexible concessions for flights to India
London, United Kingdom - In order to be more competitive
British billionaire Richard Branson is seeking for larger concessions as its carrier Virgin Atlantic can operates more frequently flights to India in order to be more competitive especially with British... more
AirlinesMalev's attempt for sale fails
Budapest, Hungary - It is the fourth attempt of this kind since 1990
Hungarian national airline Malev announced it ended unsuccessfully its privatization process which represents the second attempt for sale in less than a year and the fourth since 1990. The announcement... more
MiscellaneousPope is seriously ill (2): security measures to cover the event
Rome, Italy - Rome's pilgrim reception plan provides for airport protections
The Vatican spokesman Navarro-Valls said, around 12:30am, the Pope’s situation is stable but his condition remains "Very serious". "His blood pressure was unstable". Pope continues to be lucid and extremely s... more
IndustryBombardier's profit down
Ottawa, Canada - Though the industry posted a considerable profit in the fourth quarter
Bombardier announced that its earning dropped considerably though it succeeded to post a quarterly profit thanks to higher train sales. Bombardier, one of the major industries producing aircraft all over... more
DefenseIraq (2): Fini confirmed the progressive withdrawal of the Italian contingent
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs reminded that allies' assent will be necessary anyway
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini made Italian point of view about the keeping of troops in Iraq clearer. Fini confirmed that Italian contingent’s withdrawal can be a progressive one s... more
Curiosities"Edwards Air Force Base? There is a package for you including a F-104!"
Washington, USA - The last F-104D, whose delivery was scheduled in 1959 and never accomplished, has been supplied to the Californian base
Someone could have thought that it had been ousted from the "hangar’s door" but, as it seems, it succeeded to re-entry through some "window", even in one of the most important air bases in the United s... more
DefenseIraq: "Progressive Italian contingent's withdrawal in Autumn if on condition that it is possible"
Nassiriya, Iraq - It would have been underlined by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi putting into evidence it is just a project related to a deal with the allies and Iraqi Government
Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, commented recently on the Italian military presence in Iraq again, putting into evidence that a project exists among Italian Government for the withdrawal of... more
DefenseMEADS: Bundestag's vote on the missile programme is being awaited
Berlin, Germany - The United States and Italy already cooperate with a contribution consisting respectively of a 55% and a 17%
German Parliament will have to definitively decide about the German cooperation to the MEADS (Medium Extended Defence System) missile programme. The United States and Italy, as partners in the production... more
SecurityPope is seriously ill: many cardinals are flying towards Rome
Rome, Italy - Pontiff's conditions got worse last afternoon
John Paul II was in "Very serious" condition today: the Vatican’s spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls released a statement saying the Pope "Was conscious, lucid, and serene" but his condition is very serious a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (7): the transition to IAS/IFRS
Rome, Italy - Placing an implementation strategy
"The transition to IAS/IFRS In light of delays by the EU in defining the relevant principles, and by the Italian government in adopting the new measures (specifically in respect of tax implications),... more
AccidentsUS C-130 went down in Albania (3): plane exploded shortly after crash
Tirana, Albania - There are no survivor very likely
Agim Doci, Albanian Defense Minister spokesman, made clear that US C-130 Hercules was taking part in joint flight training with the Albanian military. Meanwhile searches of other passengers, travelling... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): outlook
Rome, Italy - In the single sectors
"Outlook A significant increase in demand for commercial aircraft is expected in 2005, with fleets expected to double over the next 20 years. Also during the year Finmeccanica’s aeronautics division w... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT union threatened a new flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - The matter regarding flight and service timetable for personnel appears still unsolved, according to the Italian trade union
Italian SULT trade union does not lower its guard in front of Alitalia board and threatens it will resort to a new strike by the Italian national airline’s flight assistants if the company does not decide t... more
AccidentsUS C-130 went down in Albania (2): four bodies have been found
Tirana, Albania - Brindisi Airport had picked up the warning signal from the plane
This morning four corpses would have been found belonging passengers flying on US military C-130 crashed in Albania last night: the area, which is covered by snow up to two meters deep, can be reached... more
AccidentsUS C-130 went down in Albania
Tirana, Albania - Nine occupants flying on the military airplane feared killed
An American Hercules C-130 aircraft, taking part in exercise flight, crashed in Albania with nine passengers on board most likely because of the bad weather. Pilots would have tried an emergency landing... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): key figures
Rome, Italy - 2004 was a positive year for Finmeccanica
"Key figures 2004 was a positive year for Finmeccanica. Results were better than expected, both in terms of the balance sheet and the P&L, and were an improvement on 2003, generating satisfactory returns... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the week end of April
Rome, Italy - From today, Friday 1st to Sunday 3
Friday 01 - Australian Cessna 180/185 Convention. Eulalia Station, Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 (0)7 4654 7166 www.skywagon.info - 3rd Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (13). Performance by sector: Elsag
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 391 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 14 million (-42%)
"Information Technology Company: Elsag Value of production: EUR 391 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 14 million (-42%) In 2004, this division, comprising Elsag and its subsidiaries, continued its poor performance... more
Curiosities"Air Force One, USAF orders you to land immediately"
Washington, USA - An embarassing violation of a TFR by the President Bush plane's crew which caused a scramble by two F-16s
The news released by US specialized press certainly appears incredible, but it would seem that someone already feared of it and that occurred. Indications about what happened do not make clear about which... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-15 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $16,105,455 firm fixed price contract to provide for 12 Advanced Targeting Pods, containers, pylons, warranty, spares, and associated support.... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Predator
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $20,082,837 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for additional Readiness Spares Package Kits for the Predator Program.... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a over 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B Aircraft
Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $38,700,000 cost-plus incentive-fee contract modification to provide for Mod Block One Installation on E-4B Aircraft 75-0125. Total funds have been obligated.... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 40 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum Heights, Md, is being awarded a $40,275,710.74 cost-plus incentive-fee contract. The procurement of USAF F-16 APG-68 (V) 10 Standard 2 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) Development... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 41 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $41,645,736 cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification to provide for CCP 0495-Extended Range Fuel Containment System (ERFCS) and On Board... more
PeopleFAA postpones new norms for plane repair divisions
New York, Usa - Presumably in order to meet airlines' exigence not to have higher costs
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) postponed requiring implementation of the regulation lead to aircraft repair stations which requires more strict training standards for employees working in this sector.... more
Science and technologySAGAT: Austrian opens a route to Vienna
Turin, Italy - The air stations where the carrier operates in our country rose up to eight
Austrian opens in Italian Turin-Caselle Airport a route to Vienna, also with reference to the Summer timetable. It is the 8th air station in Italy where the carrier operates. It will use the 50-seats Canadair... more