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AirportsWinter traffic continues to increase at Grenoble-Isère airport
Grenoble, France - Passengers grew by 6% from December to April
With 440,356 passengers from December 2008 to April 2009, the Grenoble-Isère international airport, managed since 2004 by Vinci Airports and Keolis on behalf of the Isère Departmental Council, has broken a... more
IndustryIndia chooses Airbus A-330 MRTT as its new tanker
New Delhi, India - Russian Il-78s ruled out due to poor post-sale services
The Indian Air Force (IAF) ruled Russian Ilyushin Il-78s out of a $1 billion tender due to non-satisfying post-sale maintenance services, "Hindustan Times" newspaper reported quoting IAF marshal Fali Homi... more
Military aviationThree Boeing KC-767J tankers to Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Two scheduled for delivery to Italy by the end of the year
Boeing announced yesterday that three KC-767J aerial refuelling tankers recently achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and have been placed in an active air wing in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force... more
AirportsVienna, drop in transits and turnover in the first quarter of 2009
Vienna, Austria - Ebit and Ebitda also fell
In the first quarter of 2009, Vienna airport recorded a drop in turnover and in transits: the first decreased by 5.7% to 121.4 million euros; the second by 14.8% to 3,660,091 passengers. Also Ebit and... more
AirportsItalian SAVE acquired 27.65% of Brussels-Charleroi airport
Brussels, Belgium - Agreement signed for € 11.06 million
The Italian group "Save-Aeroporto di Venezia" announced that it acquired 27,65% of BSCA, the company that manages Brussels-Charleroi airport of Belgium, for an overall value of € 11.06 million. The g... more
DefenseNew North Korean missile launch
Pyongyang, North Korea - 1953 armistice revoked
Pyongyang goes on with its open provocations to the rest of the world launching another short range missile and explicitly threatening South Korea, should it take part in a naval operation led by the United... more
Press releaseExtraordinary night opening of Rome-Ciampino airport on May 27, 28 and 29
Rome, Italy - To perform flights on the occasion of the Champions League final
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) announced that on the occasion of the Champions League final that will take place tomorrow, May 27, in Rome, Ciampino airport will be exceptionally opened also at... more
AirportsItaly, Pisa: +5.3% passenger air traffic in April 2009
Pisa, Italy - These data compare with the average of Italian airports
SAT - "Galileo Galilei" Pisa airport operator - informs that in April 2009, 341,793 passengers travelled through the airport with a growth of 5.3% in comparison with the same period in 2008. These data... more
ReportDetention confirmed for the Somali pirates arrested by the Italian navy
Rome, Italy - They will be transferred to Italy. "Others are forcing us", they said
The nine Somali pirates arrested by the Italian frigate "Maestrale" in the gulf of Aden have been heard by examining judge Riccardo Amoroso. At the end of the videoconference he asked the detention to... more
AirportsMilan airport operator sold 19% of Bergamo Sacbo SpA
Milan, Italy - The managing society held a 49.98% share
SEA SpA (Milan airport managing society), implementing the contract signed on last February, sold 19% of its share in Sacbo SpA, Bergamo-Orio al Serio operator, to Credito bergamasco, UBI Banca, Bergamo... more
PeopleCharles Bolden new NASA administrator
Washington, USA - He flew four times with the space shuttle
Charles Bolden, former astronaut four time in space with space shuttle missions, will be the new NASA administrator. President Obama appointed him. 62-year-old Bolden is a former major general of the Marine... more
AirportsFootball material seized in Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - To be sold outside the Stadio Olimpico before the final
Italian financial police seized tenths of thousands of false labels with football teams brands and logos at Rome-Ciampino airport. There was material about several European football teams, in particular... more
Military aviationUSAF might extend F-15 fighters' lifetime
Washington, USA - To face the transition to F-22 and F-35s
The US Air Force (USAF) is performing a series of tests on F-15C/D/E fighter aircraft to establish if it would be possible to extend their lifetime with a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). To date... more
AerospaceTowards X-51A WaveRider's first Mach 6.0 flight
Washington, USA - By the end of the year
All technical operations in preparation of Boeing X-51A WaveRider's first flight have been completed. The new experimental aircraft should perform its first test flight at a speed of about Mach 6.0 (7300... more
Airlinesoneworld: Russia's S7 Airlines to join into the alliance
Milan, Italy - An exact date will be confirmed for it to join during 2010
"Russia's domestic carrier, S7 Airlines, is to join oneworld, the world's leading quality airline alliance. After being unanimously elected on board by the grouping's existing ten member airlines, which... more
AirlinesChina: Joy Air to enter into service in June
Beijing, China - The new regional joint-venture between China Eastern and AVIC
The new Chinese airline Joy Air, joint-venture between China Eastern Airlines, 40%, and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), 60%. Founded in March, 2008, it should start operations in June. With... more
AirlinesSAS to add 28 destinations in Greece
Stockholm, Sweden - Following to the membership of Aegean Airlines in Star Alliance
"The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member, has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines, the airline in Greece. This means SAS soon... more
AirlinesDarwin airline lands in Lampedusa
Lugano, Switzerland - With four summer operations from Lugano
Darwin airline announced the opening of new summer operations on the Italian island of Lampedusa, from the Swiss airport of Lugano. These services will take place just on August 3, 10, 17 and 24 with a... more
OccurrencesBrazilian airplane hits turbulence: 21 injured
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Strong jolts before landing
A TAM Linhas Aereas Airbus A-330/200 aircraft with 154 passengers on board yesterday encountered a strong turbulence while approaching Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport, in Brazil, where it was about to land... more
AerospaceAll ready for Soyuz TMA-15's launch
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Tomorrow from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
It is all ready for the launch, tomorrow at 10:34 GMT, from Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan, of the Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft that will carry three Expedition 20 members to the ISS (International Space... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines accepted as future Star Alliance member carrier
Athens, Greece - This was announced today at an official press-conference
"The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines of Greece. This was announced today at an official press-conference held in Athens. Publicly listed... more
DefenseFrance opens a military base in the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi , UAE - Sarkozy present to the opening ceremony
France opened today its first military base in the Gulf area at "Peace Camp", Abu Dhabi, during a ceremony in presence of president Nicolas Sarkozy and of United Arab Emirates's vice-prime minister and... more
AirportsStrike in Bologna, in Italy: 11 arrivals and 12 departures cancelled
Bologna, Italy - Other three flights have been redirected on other airports
"The airlines have cancelled 11 flights in arrival and 12 departures, following to the strike announced by CUB Trasporti for today at Marconi's airport in Bologna. In particular, the flights cancelled... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement delayed between Southwest and WestJet
Washington, USA - Due to the slump in air traffic
The two low-cost carriers Southwest Airlines and WestJet Airlines stated that they decided to delay a code-share agreement due to the slump in air traffic caused by the difficult economic situation. Southwest... more
AirportsNorth Korea launches two more missiles
Pyongyang, North Korea - Pyongyang: "We'll react to any hostile act from the USA"
After yesterday night's emergency UN Security Council (see AVIONEWS) North Korea launched two more short-range ballistic missiles, South Korean press agency "Yonhap" reported today quoting undisclosed... more
DefenseUN prepares to react to North Korean nuclear tests
New York, USA - New summit today after yesterday's emergency one
After yesterday evening's emergency summit, the UN Security Council will gather again today to discuss on the decisions to be taken against North Korea after its nuclear test and the several ballistic... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms and general decrease of temperatures on the Italian Peninsula from today
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions on the North has been issued
"A perturbation of Atlantic origin near Central Mediterranean will cause, from today, on Tuesday May 26, fickleness conditions on the Alps area. The fickleness, that already from today will interest... more
DefenseRussia and Belarus to sell Pechora-2M air defence systems
Moscow, Russia - A deal to export them to five countries in the next future
Russia and Belarus, through the financial industrial group "Defense Systems", will sell air defence Pechora-2M systems to five countries in the next future, the company's vice-general manager Vyacheslav... more
Aerospace"Stratosphere Project", the Italian ambition in the missile experimentation
Rome, Italy - An economical and anti-pollution alternative for the scientific atmosphere experiment
Laser Rocket Team, an Italian research group, made up missilry experimenter amateurs, has designed and promoted the "Stratosphere Project" that has the ambition to build and to launch a missile carrying... more
Defense41st Wing of the Italian Air Force: the NATO's exercise "Joint Warrior" ended
Sigonella, Italy - Last May 21 in Scotland
"The NATO drill 'Joint Warrior' ended last May 21 in the North Sea, near the Scotland. The exercise, planned to train naval and air forces of NATO against international terrorism and piracy, has involved... more
Military aviationSwiss air force to train in France
Berne, Switzerland - A joint campaign
Within the cooperation on the joint training between French and Swiss air forces, from May 25 to June 5 the French island of Corsica (near the city of Solenzara), units of the two countries will spend... more
CargoBisignani: "Air cargo market has hit the bottom"
Copenhagen, Denmark - The statements within an international conference on climate changes
The crisis in air cargo transports might have hit the bottom. This is what IATA (International Air Transport Association) director general and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, stated within an international conference... more
AirlinesQantas cuts First Class
Sydney, Australia - Negative results by Commonwealth Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport and Regional Economics
After British Airways (see AVIONEWS), Australia's Qantas Airways has also scrapped first class on some routes, as the global economic downturn grounds many travellers and makes others think twice about... more
HelicoptersGendarmerie training on Eurocopter EC-135 helicopters
Paris, France - Operational starting from June
The French Gendarmerie has begun training on its new EC-135 fleet. The first EC-135T2 was delivered in April to the Gendarmerie (GFAG) unit at Villacoublay, just outside Paris. Since then, the second and... more
Fair and shows"World Air Games" in Mondovì
Cuneo, Italy - The city is ready for the great international event
Still two weeks and then the opening of the "World Air Games", from June 6-14, and Mondovì is ready to host the great international event with a series of linked initiatives. The shops will be organized... more
DefenseInternational protests against North Korean nuclear tests
Rome, Italy - The world fears for the peace in the region
After this morning's nuclear tests performed by North Korea, followed by the launch of some short-range missiles (see AVIONEWS), the international community protested against Pyongyang. From USA to European... more
AirlinesFlydubai receives Air Operator Certificate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - One week before its first flight
One week before its announced first flight, scheduled for June 1, United Arab Emirates's low-cost airline flydubai received Air Operator Certification from GCAA (General Civil Aviation Aughority). "The... more
Civil aviationAviation emissions, IATA calls for a Global Sectoral Approach
Copenhagen, Denmark - "Governments must take global measures"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated aviation’s commitment to responsibly addressing the challenges of climate change and called on governments to deliver a global and sectoral a... more
AirlinesAlitalia, IATA's member
Rome, Italy - The formal procedures completed
"The formal procedures with which Alitalia sees confirmed again its status as IATA (International Air Transport Association) member have been completed. The airline will participate to the renewal programs... more
AirportsDüsseldorf airport has put new car rental center into operation
Düsseldorf, Germany - Nine levels and 2,500 parking spaces
The newly built car rental center has been put into operation at the airport of Düsseldorf. It has nine levels and altogether about 2,500 parking spaces. The building includes a central, ultra-modern... more
PeopleBabbitt confirmed as FAA administrator
Washington, USA - Secretary of transportation LaHood asks for quick times for FAA's reauthorization
The American Senate confirmed Randolph Babbitt as FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator for a period of five years, after his entitling in March. Also confirmed in their roles were John Porcari... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of May
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 28 to next Sunday 31
Thursday 28 - "2009 Jura Open - Swiss Championship". Biel, Switzerland. + 41 79 655 27 02 http://events.fai.org www.shv-fsvl.ch - "President's Trophy Air Race". Tempe Airfield, Bloemfontein, South... more
AirportsNew destinations and flights from Helsinki in the summer season
Helsinki, Finland - TAP and City Airline will start operations
New operations for the summer season at Helsinki airport: a new carrier, TAP Portugal, will start flights between Lisbon and Helsinki on 11 June. There will be five weekly flights and they will be flown... more
AirportsRimini, Air Dolomiti starts operations from Munich and Vienna
Rimini, Italy - The airport is working to keeping the connections for the winter season
The first Air Dolomiti Embraer 195 aircraft landed on time at the airport "Federico Fellini" in Rimini. Massimo Masini, chairman of Aeradria (Rimini airport operator) and the whole city were looking forward... more
ReportRome airports prepare to the Champions League final
Rome, Italy - 50,000 will be arriving in the Italian capital for Wednesday's night
Rome airports "Leonardo da Vinci" in Fiumicino and "Giovan Battista Pastine" in Ciampino are preparing to receive the 50,000 expected supporters of Manchester United and Barcelona that will arrive in these... more
AirportsItalian airports support the great flow by biz jets in the Cote d'Azur
Cuneo, Italy - For the Grand Prix F1 in Monaco and for the Cinema Festival in Cannes
The last week-end of "Jet set" with the events as Cinema Festival in Cannes and the Grand Prix F1 in the Principality of Monaco, has been concentrated in the Cote d'Azur's area, in France. Despite the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways announces new measures to face the crisis
London, United Kingdom - WIllie Walsh renounces to the July's pay
British Airways Chief Executive Officer, Willie Walsh, will work without pay in July as part of a cost-cutting drive that has seen 2,500 staff leave the airline in the past year. The airline, which... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle came back after mission to Hubble
Edwards, USA - Endeavour was ready on the case of a rescue mission was needed
Space shuttle Atlantis finally managed to come back yesterday at 11:39 EDT (15:39 GMT) at Edwards Air Force Base in California as bad weather waved off all the previous landing attempts at Kennedy Space... more
Military aviationFirst flight for a B-52 with CONECT technology
Wichita, USA - An upgrade for the legendary bomber
Boeing completed the successful first flight of a B-52 Stratofortress upgraded with Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT), a modification that equips the legendary B-52 with 21st-century situational... more
AirlinesSpanair renews the management
Barcelona, Spain - Mike Szücs appointed as new CEO
Spanair announces the appointment of Mike Szücs as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mike Szücs, a British national, is currently CEO of the Mexican airline Viva Aerobús and will replace the current CE... more